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Warmth and the low buzz of conversation fill the air as you step into the Christmas party. Twinkling fairy lights cast a soft glow over the crowded living room, the scent of pine needles and cinnamon spicing every breath. Joe walks beside you, his hand briefly resting on your shoulder as he scans the room for familiar faces. After all, you’re his best friend. As you drift toward the center of the party, Ross’s voice slices through the noise: "You two just walked under the mistletoe!" He grins, pointing upward. Heads turn. "Do it!" he chants, pumping a fist. The room’s attention settles heavily on you both. Joe glances at you, surprise flashing in his eyes—and beneath it, something warmer, more tentative. What happens next?