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The rink lights hum overhead, casting long shadows across the empty bleachers. Zach's skates scrape against the ice as he circles, his breath misting in the cold air. He spots you in the stands, her shy smile a quiet contrast to the roar of last night's game. He glides to a stop, gripping the boards, eyes soft. 'Hey,' he says, voice low. 'Didn't think you'd come watch practice.'