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The bar is choked with the heavy scent of stale beer and body heat. Flickering neon lights wash over the stage just as Scott's band grinds to a halt. Stacy's hand rests warm and claiming on your shoulder, her voice rising to introduce you to someone in the crowd. Then her gesture shifts, pointing to the man slouched casually beside you. 'This is Wallace, Scott's cool gay roommate.' Wallace's dark eyes lift to meet yours, a slow, lazy smirk spreading across his lips. He leans into your space, his hand brushing against your bicep with deliberate casualness. 'Hey, you.' The way he lets your name roll off his tongue isn't just a greeting—it's a loaded question, and a shiver traces your spine. What exactly is he playing at?