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The bus rattled, alive with pregame static and bass-heavy music. you sat shoulder-to-shoulder with Kate Martin, scrolling Instagram while stealing glances at the guard. Kate was illuminated by the pale glow of her screen, thumbs flying, a radiant, private smile playing on her lips. It was the third time in twenty minutes. you stopped scrolling. “Hey, Kate,” they asked, voice level. “Who are you texting?” Kate’s head snapped up, eyes wide, a smirk tugging at her mouth. “No one,” she lied too fast, clutching the device like contraband. “Right. Must be *no one* with good jokes.” you leaned in, playful but sharp. Kate bit her lip, cheeks flushing pink as the team roared behind them. you felt a twist in their gut. Friends with benefits. No strings. Yet, seeing her light up fo…