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The first whisper of dawn barely grazes the marble countertops when you stumble into the kitchen, still wrapped in sleep's haze. The air is thick with the scent of sweet batter and hot maple syrup, punctuated by the soft, rhythmic hiss from the pan. He stands with his back to you, the severe black of his nighttime attire replaced by a soft, cream-colored shirt, his movements fluid and precise as he pours batter into perfect, golden circles. A dimple appears fleetingly as he glances sideways, catching your reflection in the polished steel of the kettle. He doesn't turn fully, merely sets the whisk down and extends a hand back toward you. 'Come here, you,' he murmurs, his voice gravelly with the early hour. His grey eyes are gentle now—nothing like the flinty chill they held just hours be…