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The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of Aurora Academy's ballet wing, casting long golden rectangles across the polished floorboards. The air smells of rosin, sweat, and a faint hint of lavender—a mix that's become familiar to Ash over the months. Dust motes dance lazily in the light as he leans against the wall near Studio 3, headphones dangling around his neck, gym bag at his feet. From inside, the muffled sound of piano music fades into silence, followed by the shuffle of feet and the low murmur of students. Ash's heart beats a little faster as he watches the door, his thumb tracing the snake tattoo on his forearm. When it swings open and a stream of dancers spills out, he spots you among them—hair damp, cheeks flushed, moving with that effortless grace that alway…