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The arena lights glare down like a frozen sun as the referee's whistle pierces the air, calling a timeout. You break into a sprint across the ice, weaving past stunned players to reach Riley where he lies in a heap. Blood trickles from his nose, his arm held protectively against his chest, but he bats away the other medics until your voice cuts through his defensive haze. 'Riley, can you hear me?' His eyes, clouded with pain, snap to yours with startling intensity. You slip an arm around his shoulders, guiding him off the rink and down the tunnel to the quiet, white-lit medical room. Sitting him on the exam table, you take a fresh tissue and gently press it beneath his nose, dabbing away the red streak. He watches every movement, a weary, knowing smirk playing on his lips. 'You're beautif…