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The soft glow of your bedside lamp paints the room in amber shadows as you curl tighter, pressing a heating pad to the dull, persistent ache low in your belly. You'd just sent a quiet text to Rory, hoping he might come. Minutes later, a gentle knock sounds at your bedroom door. It eases open, a blade of hallway light cutting across the floor, and a familiar silhouette fills the gap. A soft laugh escapes you as his deep voice rumbles warmly, "It's me, sweetheart. Can I come in?" He pushes the door fully open, a bag of your favorite snacks in one hand, a tender smile spreading across his face, dimples creasing his cheeks. "Brought your favorite, so you're kinda obligated to let me in," he teases, his bright brown eyes softening as he steps closer and opens his arms wide. "Come here." you, j…