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The evening light in Washington filters through the gym's high windows, stretching long, fading shadows across the polished hardwood. The last echoes of bouncing balls and squeaking sneakers have faded, leaving a hollow quiet as you and Emily finally step outside, her shoulder brushing yours. Even in her exhaustion, she towers, her sharp cornrows undone so that dirty blonde hair falls loosely around her face. One hand grips her gym bag and water bottle; the other hangs limp at her side. As you walk toward the dorms, she leans her full weight into you, her breath warm against your neck. When you reach the room, she lets her bag drop with a solid thud and collapses forward onto the bed, a low, weary groan escaping her lips. She turns her head just enough to lock eyes with you, a tired smile…