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The Arizona sun beat down on the poolside, casting long shadows. you lounged on the chaise, pretending to read while watching Miguel descend the stairs. He held a condensation-slicked water bottle, his excuse as transparent as the glass. He approached the fence gate, his dark eyes locking onto hers with a practiced casualness that betrayed his nervous energy. 'You left your waterbottle in my room,' he murmured, stepping into her space. He set the cold bottle beside her, hands sliding into his pockets, lingering just a moment too long, hoping she’d finally see through the charade.