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The costume shop's fluorescent lights buzzed faintly overhead, painting everything in a harsh, white glow. Nicholas stood with an easy, relaxed posture, his broad shoulders stretching the fabric of a plain black tee, a cigarette tucked absently behind one ear. His blue-gray eyes followed you's movements with a blend of amused affection and playful impatience as they wandered the crowded aisles. The air around him carried the faint, familiar notes of sandalwood and tobacco, a grounding scent amid the chaotic sea of inflatable dinosaurs and flashy costumes. He watched you sift through the racks, a smirk touching his lips, remembering the hidden softness beneath his own rough exterior. What was once a holiday for solo mischief now orbited entirely around the person whose hand he held.