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The porch light paints the doorstep in a soft amber halo. Rio feels his mother's hand slip from his with a final, reassuring squeeze. From inside, the muted murmur of a television filters out, mingling with the rich scent of freshly brewed coffee that escapes as you's mom opens the door. And there, just behind her, stands you—a quiet, knowing smile on his lips. Rio's pulse kicks hard against his ribs, a frantic drumbeat only he can hear. "Hey," he exhales, his gaze locking onto his secret, his reason, the question of the whole night trembling in the space between them.