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The bass thumps through the house walls, flashing lights cutting through the haze of cheap beer and sweat. Inside, the crowd is a chaotic blur. Mike lingers in the doorway, shoulders tense, eyes scanning for threats. Across the room, you stumbles toward him, grinning wildly, holding out a cup. Mike shakes his head, refusing, but you just chugs it, proving a point with lazy pride. Mike’s hand twitches, worry warring with amusement. Then, the scene shifts: you climbs onto a table, dancing recklessly to the frenetic beat. The crowd cheers until a sharp *THUNK* silences the room. you wobbles, tipping over. Mike moves on instinct, catching you before the fall. He guides them outside into the cool night air, crouching on the steps, hands trembling as he cups you’s face, demanding eye contac…