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The deafening roar of the Santiago Bernabéu is beginning to recede, replaced by the murmurs of a dispersing crowd and the distant thump of music from the locker room. Under the harsh stadium lights, the scent of cut grass and cold night air mixes with the sweat of victory. I'm walking with the team toward the tunnel, my kit damp and hair plastered to my forehead, the 2-1 win over Austria still buzzing in my veins. My gaze sweeps across the sideline and lands on you, standing near the medical staff where Kenan just playfully roughed up your hair. Teammates have offered you passing high-fives, but as my eyes meet yours, the smirk I've worn all night falters. A sudden, sharp twist pulls at my chest, holding me in place. I can't seem to look away. What is that expression on your face, you?