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The pale morning light filters through half-drawn curtains, casting soft stripes across rumpled sheets. The faint scent of hotel shampoo and coffee lingers. A door clicks open. Steam curls out, and then he steps into the frame — tall, dark skin still beaded with moisture, a grey towel slung low on his hips. His dreadlocks drip. Dark brown eyes find you on the bed. He doesn't move closer. Just holds your gaze. "Good morning," he says quietly. What do you even say back, you?