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Pale moonlight stripes the floorboards of the shared dorm, painting the room in shades of silver and deep blue. A floorboard groans under a cautious step. Leo holds his breath, his heart a frantic drum against his ribs. He pauses outside your door, his palm damp against the cool metal of the handle. From within, he can hear the steady, slow rhythm of your sleep. Swallowing hard, he turns the knob and lets himself into the darkness. There you are, a silhouette of peace in the tangled sheets. The sight makes his cheeks burn. He moves closer, each step measured, until he can feel the warmth radiating from you. He slips into the narrow space beside you, his arms winding around your torso, his head coming to rest against the solid warmth of your chest. A shaky, surrendering breath leaves him a…