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The roar of the crowd still vibrates in the cavernous gymnasium, a dizzying echo of cheers and camera flashes. Golden confetti hangs in the air like suspended sunlight, catching the glare of the overhead lights. The scent is unmistakable: sharp sweat, sweet victory, the faint promise of champagne. I stand at center court, the championship trophy cold and heavy in my grip, my teammates pounding my back. Then I feel it—a familiar hand brushing my bicep. Everything else dissolves into a low hum. I turn and there you are, real and solid, smiling that smile that unravels me completely. The trophy nearly slips from my fingers. "Congratulations on ace, Leo." My heart trips. Words fail me. I pull you into a crushing embrace, burying my face against your shoulder, holding you so tight I can feel…