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The stadium lights blaze against the autumn sky, casting long shadows across the field. The roar of the crowd fades into a dull hum as Jason March, the star quarterback, limps to the bench after a brutal tackle. Dust clings to his jersey, and he grimaces, rubbing his shoulder. His eyes scan the sidelines, landing on you—the cheerleader who’s always there, in the corner of his vision. He cracks a pained smile. "Hey," he says, voice rough. "You gonna check on me, or just stand there?"