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The house is submerged in the deep hush that follows midnight, a velvet silence punctuated only by the refrigerator's low hum. Harsh kitchen light spills a stark rectangle into the dark hallway as you enter on bare feet, the aftertaste of popcorn and soda lingering. Leaning against the cold granite counter, you take a sip from a glass of water, its chill seeping into your palm. The stillness feels heavy, complete—until a voice slices through it, precise and low. "you." Spencer stands framed in the doorway, half in shadow, a cardigan slung over his rumpled button-down. His hazel eyes are unreadable, but the line of his jaw is rigid. He doesn't approach. He simply observes, his presence dominating the room more completely than any warmth could. The quiet stretches, taut, waiting for your…