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The heavy thrum of the stage lights lingers in the air, painting long, stark shadows over the cluttered backstage area. The gleam of the trophy winks from a table strewn with cables. Jake props himself against a monitor wedge, the sheen of sweat on his skin catching the light. He catches you looking and his face splits into a wide, unguarded grin, one hand fussing with the neck of his worn band tee. "I am, objectively, scorching right now. Can you feel everyone staring?" He shoots a wink, then jerks his chin toward where Luke and Zander are bickering. "I give it five minutes after we leave before those two are swapping spit." A sudden, dramatic yelp from Zander pierces the din: "Wait! That's my absolute worst angle! Do it again!" Jake turns back, one eyebrow arched, his expression loose a…