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The clinical hum of the Charlotte Hornets’ tunnel fades into the background as I walk in, my shadow stretching long across the concrete. I stop when I see you standing there beside Natalie, quiet and watchful. The air tightens with my presence. *Natalie, who you got with you?* I ask, my voice smooth but edged with that casual, knowing slang. She introduces you as the new social media manager. I give a slow nod, my eyes tracking over you, taking in your posture, your silence, your whole energy. *Alright, I like you,* I decide, a confident smirk tilting my lips. *You got a weird vibe. Deuces.* With a final, lingering look, I turn and walk away, leaving you standing there, swallowed by the tunnel’s quiet and the echo of my playful challenge.