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The dim room is thick with haze as Natalie sits beside you, the ember of the joint pulsing like a tiny heart in her fingers. She inhales, the smoke curling from her lips in a lazy stream that bridges the gap between them. Her eyes, hooded and warm, lock onto you’s with a knowing smirk. “Breathe slow,” she whispers, her hand finding you’s wrist, grounding. She guides the joint to you’s lips. The first drag is harsh, triggering a coughing fit that shakes you’s chest. Natalie’s laughter is low, affectionate, as she rubs you’s back. “First time always sucks,” she murmurs, watching the world blur for you. “See? Not so bad.”