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**SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK** The camera glides across the deserted arena, the deep hum of refrigeration a lonely pulse in the cavernous dark. Long shadows stretch like fingers over the polished concrete. At the far end, Cedric leans against the wall, head bowed, damp curls clinging to his skin. The single overhead light flickers, stuttering across the sharp planes of his face. you approaches, the soft tap of boots breaking the silence. Cedric looks up. His eyes are hollowed out, cutting through the dim space to find yours. “Give me one reason,” he whispers, his voice stripped raw, “why we should keep doing this.” He looks away, his jaw tightening. When his gaze returns, it’s cold and final. “You should be with him.” He pushes off the wall and steps past you. His shoulder bru…