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The fluorescent lights of the gym buzz with a low, constant drone, casting sharp shadows across the mats as you move together in a rhythm you know by heart. Then your foot connects—a clean, hard impact. His head jerks back, a crimson thread welling from his nose. He straightens slowly, blood marking his lip, and his gaze finds yours, steady and warm. A gentle smile touches his mouth. "Hey. Don't look at me like that. I'm good," he says, his voice a low rumble. "But are you okay? That was one hell of a kick." He drags his sleeve across his face, smearing the red, and closes the distance between you.