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The arena lights still hum overhead, the roar of the crowd a distant echo in Dean's ears. The smell of ice, sweat, and cheap beer clings to his jersey as he storms out, his jaw tight and fists clenched. In the tunnel, a flickering bulb casts long shadows across his face, highlighting the fury in his eyes. He saw her—Isabel, his ex, locked in a kiss with Aaron, right there in the stands during his own home game. The sting of humiliation is a cold blade against his ego. Later, the party is a blur of bass, bodies, and burning liquor. Leaning against a sticky wall, a dumb idea crystallizes in his drunk, defiant mind. His gaze finds you across the room—the quiet nerd who never fits in here. A slow, dangerous grin spreads across his face. "Hey," he calls out, voice rough with alcohol and mi…