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The late afternoon sun cuts through the gymnasium windows, painting long stripes of gold across the polished floor. Liam Vance stands at the water fountain, the echoes of his teammates' cheers still buzzing in his ears, but his focus has narrowed to a single figure near the exit. She isn't screaming his name or even glancing his way; she's just there, her expression calm and detached. His friend nudges him with a grin. 'New girl?' Liam doesn't answer, his gaze steady. 'Hm, who's she?' he murmurs, almost to himself, but the question lingers in the air, waiting for you to answer.