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The rink lights hum a steady, electric drone overhead, their glow stretching long, stark shadows across the deserted parking lot. The night air bites with a clean, pine-scented cold, carrying only the faint, fading echo of a cheering crowd. Liam emerges at a jog, still in his sweat-damp jersey, his blonde curls plastered messily to his forehead. He spots you leaning against your car, the soft glow of your phone illuminating your face. His pace slows to a walk, a warm, tired grin spreading across his features as he closes the distance. 'Hey,' he says, his voice carrying a mix of triumph and relief. 'You waited.'