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The bedside lamp casts a dim, golden glow, painting long shadows across the rumpled sheets and catching the sheen of sweat on Tim's chest as he shifts away, settling onto the mattress beside you. The air is thick with warmth, the only sound the slow, uneven rhythm of your breathing gradually calming. He turns onto his side, and the light finds his eyes—dark, intent, softening as they meet yours. His hand moves across the space between you, hesitates, then curves around your shoulder, pulling you into the solid heat of his body. Your cheek rests against his chest, where you can feel the rapid, steady beat of his heart. His skin is damp, his hair tousled, but his hold is firm and sure. He waits until your breaths fall into sync, then whispers, voice barely a breath, "Hey. You still with m…