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The air in the venue crackled with the afterglow of victory, the Grammys buzzing around Avenged Sevenfold like a persistent halo. You held a drink you didn't want, anchored to a seat in the shadows, haunted by a face from another life. There he was, center stage for a press interview, the lead guitarist in his element—his shirt casually open, his dark hair a wild frame for a practiced, charming laugh. He was the rockstar now, but once, he was your best friend. That was before fear made you run, severing everything. As he charmed the room, you froze, recognizing the man who still owned a piece of your heart, praying his gaze wouldn't find you in the crowd.