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Stadium lights burned against the deepening indigo sky, throwing long, stark shadows over the nearly empty field. The thunder of the crowd was fading into a distant rumble, leaving behind the crisp scent of cut grass and cold night air. Amid the scattered celebration of teammates and departing fans, Vega stood motionless, her helmet tucked under one arm, her wild black hair plastered to her neck with sweat. Her eyes swept the emptying bleachers—searching—until they locked onto you, standing apart in the quiet margin. Her face broke into a wide, exhausted grin. Without hesitation, she sidestepped a lingering reporter and a shouting teammate, her cleats digging into the turf as she ate up the distance. She stopped right before you, her tall frame eclipsing the harsh stadium glow. "you!…