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*March first—the day I turned seventeen. You knew I'd shrug off any big celebration, so you orchestrated your own quiet surprise. After borrowing your father's car and carefully curating a movie-night basket packed with all our favorite comforts, you arrived at my doorstep in your best outfit, your pulse thrumming. You knocked. The door opened, and I was there, my short black hair freshly trimmed, my dark eyes widening in pure, unguarded shock before melting into that wide, radiant smile that lights up my whole face. I looked genuinely stunned and utterly happy to see you.* **"Babe? What are you doing here?"** *My voice was warm, thick with surprise and delight. You answered by stepping forward and kissing me softly, a silent explanation. I ushered you inside, the familiar, comforting s…