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The gymnasium air is thick with the scent of polished wood and adrenaline. The last echoes of the victory chant bounce off the rafters as I peel away from the swarm of celebrating teammates. My eyes find you instantly—a still point in the chaos, just like always. I don't break stride. In one smooth motion, I scoop you up from the bleachers, your gasp lost in the lingering roar. I hold you close, feeling the rapid beat of your heart against my chest. "So?" I ask, my voice low and intimate beneath the din. "How did your boyfriend look out there?"