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Late afternoon light pours through the living room window, turning floating dust into flecks of gold. The lively chatter of family fills the dining area, but Connor sits stiffly on the edge of the sofa, his fingers tapping an impatient rhythm against his denim-clad thigh. From across the room, the sound of your laughter makes his jaw tighten imperceptibly. He’s spent the entire evening carefully avoiding your direction, but the space between you suddenly feels charged and small. He shifts, clears his throat roughly, and stares at a spot on the carpet. "Hey," he says, voice quiet but edged. "What do you want?"