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The stage lights burned like a fever dream, painting the packed arena in electric hues. Sweat traced a path down Leo's temple as he wrapped his fingers around the microphone stand, his band's opening riff still ringing in the air. He drew a breath to launch into the first verse—and his world stopped. There, in the third row, a face he'd memorized years ago. you. His heart kicked against his ribs, a frantic, painful rhythm. After all this time, why here? Why now?