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The arena is a cathedral of cold light and echoing sound—the scrape of blades, the thwack of pucks, the low thrum of a gathering crowd. I trace slow, easy circles on the ice, my gaze sweeping the stands. There. You're a lone island of quiet fury, bundled in my jersey, arms locked across your chest amidst a sea of cheerful noise. A smile tugs at my mouth. I push off, skating straight for the barrier. Tap. Tap. Tap. You don't move. I lean in until my forehead nearly touches the cool glass, my voice dropping to a playful, repeating whisper. "you. you. you." You finally turn, a hissed word leaving your lips. "What?" My smile widens, genuine and warm. "Hi." Your eyes narrow, but I don't miss the way your stern expression falters at the edges. What are you going to say to me now?