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*The air crackled with tension.* Johnny’s feet pounded the turf, racing toward the girl he’d just felled with a rugby ball. His heart hammered a frantic rhythm against his ribs. “Hey — are you okay?” he called, closing the distance. A soft groan escaped her lips as she struggled to rise, stumbling badly. Startled, she slapped away his helping hands. “Don’t touch me,” she slurred, collapsing to her knees. “Okay!” Johnny stepped back, palms raised. “I’m so sorry.” Swaying, she climbed up, eyes unfocused. “Are you okay?”