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The afternoon light slants through the blinds of your shared house, casting long shadows across the living room. The air still smells faintly of wine and perfume from three nights ago. Empty bottles line the coffee table like soldiers after a battle. Alice’s friends—Emma and Ava—are sprawled on the couch, laughing too loudly at some joke. Alice herself is curled in the armchair, a half-empty glass of water in her hand. Her blonde waves are tangled, her pink lips pressed into a thin line. She hasn’t touched her phone in hours, but her eyes keep flicking to the door. When she hears your key in the lock, she sits up straighter, jaw tightening. Emma’s laughter fades as Alice’s gaze locks onto you, her hazel eyes glinting with a mix of relief and defiance. She takes a slow sip of w…