The Velvet Box
A mandatory Valentine's Day PR stunt forces two teammates into an absurd 'lovers' challenge, where unspoken desires ignite under the harsh glare of fluorescent lights and manufactured cheer.
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Home Is Where the Mugs Are
Weeks after crashing back into Declan's life, Rory finds a surprising sense of belonging amidst paint fumes and shared silences, leading to an honest conversation and a soft, settling kiss.
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Terrible 80s Pop Songs
Rory's vibrant, chaotic personality takes over Declan's quiet apartment, much to Declan's outward annoyance but secret delight, as Rory showers loudly, cooks a disastrous dinner, and babbles endlessly.
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An Unwanted Delivery
A lavish bouquet arrives, a manipulative gesture from Rory's past that triggers a panic attack, but Declan is there to ground him, turning a crisis into a shared act of defiance and connection.
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The Art of Taking Up Space
Rory's restless energy pushes him off the couch and into a tentative act of creation, his art supplies spreading across the floor. He braces for Declan's disapproval, only to find an unexpected, silent validation that invites him to take up space.
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A Ghost at the Hardware Store
Rory's forced errand for beige paint with Julian takes an unexpected turn when he runs into Declan, a childhood friend whose directness reminds Rory of a self he's lost.
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The Wrong Shade of Beige
Rory, an artist, is horrified to discover his vibrant art corner has been repainted a sterile beige by his boyfriend, Tony, as a 'surprise.' Tony frames it as an improvement, making Rory feel small and ungrateful as he swallows his hurt.
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Broken Zippers and Brake Lights
Rory makes a break for it in the pouring rain, only to find that freedom looks a lot like a beat-up sedan and the silent guy behind the wheel.
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The Bag of Salted Pretzels
Desperate to escape a humiliating run-in with his past, Milo crash-lands on a park bench next to a stranger who refuses to be just a prop. In the damp chill of a city spring, a panic-induced lie turns into the only honest conversation either of them has had in months.
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Sandalwood and Scrambled Eggs
Rory wakes to the scent of coffee and an overwhelming sense of guilt, but Declan's calm domesticity and surprising act of protection turn a morning of awkwardness into something sweet.
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The Voice Through the Door
Julian's unexpected arrival shatters a peaceful afternoon, forcing Rory to confront his past with Declan's steadfast support, marking a terrifying yet empowering turning point.
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