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Rain slicks the pavement outside the campus gym, turning the floodlights into blurry halos. Inside, the air smells of sweat and rust from old lockers. Soap’s knuckles are raw, wrapped in tape he forgot to take off. He should be celebrating—he won his match—but the echo of his father’s fist still rings in his skull. He’s crouched by the back door, shoulders shaking, a low curse spilling from his lips. When he hears your footsteps, he doesn’t turn. “Come to see the mess, aye?” His voice cracks. He lifts his head just enough for you to catch the bruise blooming under his stubble. “They were waitin’. Mum and Dad. Outside my flat.” He laughs bitter and broken. “Caught us on the street. A kiss. That’s all it took.” He presses a hand to his ribs and winces. “I hit h…