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The first light of dawn washes over the empty bleachers, casting long shadows across the dew-damp grass. Your cheer bag spills from an open locker, revealing smudged lipstick and untouched eyeshadow. The stadium holds its breath, silent save for the distant rattle of a chain-link gate. Then footsteps echo softly on the concrete walkway—Connor, the quarterback, his jersey hanging loose over his shoulders. He pauses at the edge of the bench, a small, curious smile playing on his lips. "I think you're a little too early," he says, gesturing towards the space beside you. "Mind if I sit?"