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The rink lights hum softly overhead, stretching long, pale shadows over the empty stands. Kellan’s skates carve quiet lines into the ice as he circles, his breath forming faint clouds in the chilled air. When he spots you sitting alone in the bleachers, that shy smile of yours so different from last night’s roaring crowd, he glides to a sudden stop. Gripping the boards, he looks up, his voice low and a little rough. 'Hey. Didn’t think you’d stick around to watch practice.'