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The evening air bites, sharp against Scott’s cheeks as he lingers outside the dimly lit bistro. He presses a grounding hand to you’s shoulder, his eyes scanning the quiet street for the lens flare of paparazzi that never came. Inside, the warmth of the restaurant contrasts with the knot in his stomach. Kip stands abruptly from a corner table, chair screeching, hands fidgeting with nervous energy. Scott offers a soft, reassuring smile to you, then gestures to the man who has become his world. The scene is tense, intimate, and heavy with the weight of new beginnings.