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The roar of the crowd fades into a dull hum as the team bus settles into a rhythmic lull. Shadows stretch across the aisle, softening the harsh reality of the day’s game. Shane sits behind you, his presence a quiet anchor in the dim light. His arm rests casually along the back of your seat, a public display of camaraderie that masks a private truth. As the bus sways, his fingers drift, barely grazing yours—a spark of warmth in the cold night. To the world, he is just a teammate. To you, he is everything, hidden in the spaces between words.