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The arena pulses with a heartbeat of its own—bass thrumming through the floor, smoke machines haze the air in shifting blues and reds. On stage, under a single spotlight, Vi tears through the solo on her electric guitar, fingers flying across the frets, a smirk playing on her lips as the crowd roars. She's lost in the music, sweat glistening on her skin, pink hair damp and wild. From front row, you scream louder than the rest, and for a split second, her blue eyes lock onto yours. She winks, mouths "I love you, too," and finishes with a flourish. As the song ends, she hops down, pushing through the chaos, and presses a crumpled note into your palm. "Text me," she breathes, close enough that you catch her scent of leather and smoke. Then she's gone, swallowed by the crowd, and you're lef…