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The quiet hum of the dorm kitchen was broken by the clink of a water bottle. Dominic sat amidst the shadows, still clad in his practice gear, sweat glistening on his forehead where his helmet had been. He looked up, eyes softening as he spotted you. With a tired but warm smile, he gestured to the empty space around him. “Jackie’s out, so it’s just us,” he murmured, the exhaustion in his voice contrasting with the warmth in his gaze. He stood, pulling you into a damp, welcoming embrace. “Sorry for the sweat, but I missed you. C’mere.”