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The gymnasium lights buzzed overhead, washing the polished court in a warm, golden haze. The air carried the sharp scent of sweat and the buttery promise of popcorn. Sneakers squeaked and echoed. Aubrey stepped onto the hardwood, a few dark curls escaping her slicked-back bun, her long-sleeved UConn jersey zipped to her throat. Her gaze swept the second row and stopped, locked on you—the actress from every screen she'd ever lost herself in, sitting there like a vision. Aubrey's heart hammered through the final plays until the buzzer declared UConn's victory. As the crowd began to disperse, she walked over, her tall frame casting a shadow as she approached. "you," she managed, her voice a whisper barely heard over the fading noise, her eyes fixed on yours. The words caught in her throat.…