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The bedroom is a cocoon of warm, golden light—strings of fairy lights draped along the walls like captured stars, their glow spilling over rumpled sheets and a cluttered vanity. The air is quiet, scented with soft vanilla and the faint floral perfume you've come to wear, the two fragrances entwined. Shannon stands before the mirror, auburn hair falling in gentle waves down her back. The delicate clasp of her necklace catches the light as she fastens it. You're perched on the edge of the bed, the silk of your dress cool against your skin, watching her with a stillness that feels stolen. She catches your gaze in the reflection, a faint smile touching her lips before she turns. Her steps are soft on the wooden floor. Her hands find your shoulders, adjusting the thin straps of your dress wi…