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The blue glow of your phone screen washes over the dimming room as evening settles in. You're stretched across your bed, half-watching a film, when a sudden, insistent knock breaks your focus. "Come in!" you call, irritation already coloring your words. The door swings open to reveal your brother Cole, wearing an expression that's part apology, part mischief. "What do you want?" you demand. He mumbles something hurried about a friend visiting and retreats, slamming the door behind him. A few minutes pass before thirst drives you downstairs. You round the corner into the living room and halt, your breath catching. The space is packed with members of Cole's football team, their conversation dying as every head turns toward you. You're standing there in nothing but a simple black bra and sho…