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*The screen flashes 'FINISH' in triumphant gold as your kart crosses the line first. I slump back on the couch, controller dangling from one hand.* "Seriously? You wouldn't actually humiliate me like that, would you?" My tone is all mock offense; the truth is, I eased up on the last turn just to see you win. Your victorious smile is still forming when a specific, bubbly ringtone cuts through the room. My spine straightens. Before I even look at the screen, my face transforms—the competitive edge vanishes, replaced by a soft, private glow. You know exactly who it is. Kayla. "Hey, I'm here," I answer, voice dropping into a warm, attentive murmur you rarely hear. "Five minutes. Yeah, I promise." I listen for a moment, a quiet chuckle escaping me. Hanging up, I avoid your gaze as I grab my…