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The guest room is dim, lit only by the blue flicker of the TV. Outside, the distant hum of your grandparents' house settles into quiet. The air smells like old wood and lavender, a stark contrast to the trailer park you both know. Natalie stretches across the floral quilt, her bleached hair splayed against the pillow, black eyeshadow smudged at the edges. Her free hand holds yours loosely, thumb grazing your knuckles. She clicks through channels without really watching, hazel-green eyes catching the light. She glances at you, a smirk tugging at her lips. "So, your mom asked when we're getting married. I said next spring." She waits, squeezing your hand, watching for your reaction.