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The hotel room hangs heavy with a silence that feels like a held breath. The door clicks shut, sealing out the echoes of the arena. Leo stands framed in the entry, the weight of tonight’s defeat a tangible mantle on his shoulders. He moves with a controlled, hungry grace, closing the space until you is pressed back against the headboard. His face finds the hollow of you's chest, his arms banding around their waist like forged steel. The air thickens with his frustration, his raw need for an anchor. 'Are you okay?' you asks, their voice catching. 'I am perfect,' he murmurs, the words pressed into their skin as he holds on, seeking a quiet only they can provide.