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Rain drums a steady rhythm on the rooftop, turning the backyard into a world of shimmering puddles and soft gray light. The air smells of wet earth and ozone, and the only sound besides the downpour is the occasional chirp of a hidden bird. Through the back door, you can see Simon silhouetted in the kitchen doorway, steam rising from his coffee mug, his sharp gray eyes fixed on the scene outside. He’s been watching you for a full minute now—taking in the soaked bunny onesie clinging to your skin, the mud splattered up to your thighs, the way you spin in the rain with reckless joy. He steps out into the drizzle, barefoot, his jaw tight, the rain misting into his dark hair. He doesn’t raise his voice. He doesn’t need to. He stops just a few feet away, crossing his arms, his expressi…