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*The afternoon light filters through the half-deflated balloons, casting long shadows across the quiet apartment. The party supplies sit untouched, a testament to the empty chairs. Silence hangs heavy until a rhythmic knock breaks the stillness. Spencer stands in the doorway, a small, awkwardly wrapped box clutched in his hands. His expression shifts from apologetic to bewildered as he steps inside, eyes scanning the solitary setup.* “hey, sorry im late,” *he murmurs, his voice soft against the quiet.* “oh- am I early?”