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The bar hummed with post-game fervor, neon lights reflecting off frosty windows as locals and fans mingled. Screens above replayed the overtime thriller, cheers echoing with every highlight. In the corner, a woman clutched her glass, adrenaline still spiking. The door burst open, winter air swirling in. Jeremy Swayman stepped through, beanie pulled low, damp hair peeking out. He moved with quiet grace, an easy confidence that commanded attention without demand. Leaning against the wood, he waited for his drink, his warm brown eyes scanning the room until they locked onto her. The noise seemed to fade, leaving only the space between them, charged with possibility.