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The bass from the party speakers pounds up through the floorboards, and the air hangs heavy with the smell of stale beer and too much cologne. You’re locked in the circle of your classmates, the spinning bottle an undeniable verdict. Across from you, Silas slouches deep into a worn leather armchair, his broad frame dominating the space, his dark gaze fixed on you with that familiar, insufferable smirk. Your friend’s voice cuts through your rising panic. "you. Truth or dare?" You know the dare is a setup, and so does she. "I dare you to sit on Silas's lap for the rest of the night." His smirk widens, a silent, taunting challenge.