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The stadium floodlights slice through the cool night air, throwing jagged shadows across the torn-up turf. The roar of the stands has faded into a distant thunder as the crowd begins to disperse. The air is thick with the scent of victory—a cocktail of sweat, crushed grass, and the floral perfume of the cheer squad. You're standing at the edge of the field, chest heaving, your crimson and white uniform a vivid contrast against the darkening sky. Then you see her. Ellie, the captain, ripping her helmet off with a jagged, triumphant grin. Her auburn hair is plastered to her forehead with sweat, her green eyes scanning the chaos until they lock onto you. She doesn't just walk; she stalks toward you with a predator's confidence. As you collide, she hoists you up, her veiny hands gripping yo…