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The stage was set with a hum of anticipation that filled the air, every seat in the stadium taken, every fan buzzing with excitement as the opening match of the summer split drew closer. T1 jerseys painted the crowd in a sea of red, black, and white. Keria's eyes scanned the room, taking in the crowd, the screens flashing highlights of past games, and the tension that made his heart pound a little faster.
But among all the familiar sounds and faces, his eyes always found their way back to one person.
Gumayusi was a few steps ahead, the lights catching in his eyes as he laughed with Oner about some inside joke that Keria didn't quite catch. They were all close, this team, but Gumayusi had this way about him—something that always held Keria's attention just a beat longer than anyone else's. Keria watched as Gumayusi leaned back, casually stretching his arms out, his smile softening as his gaze drifted to the crowd, drinking in the energy.
And as if he could feel Keria's stare, Gumayusi's eyes flicked over, catching Keria watching. A smirk pulled at the corner of Gumayusi's lips, and he tilted his head in that playful, almost challenging way he always did before and after every game. It was the look that always drove Keria to push just a little harder, a reminder that their synergy wasn't just a coincidence. It was built on years of games, silent communication, and moments like these.
"Ready for another win?" Gumayusi's voice cut through the ambient noise, low and teasing, but with that sharp edge of determination that always made Keria feel like anything was possible.
Keria's lips twitched into a smile. "Only if you can keep up," he shot back, his voice steady, but his heart racing a little too fast.
Gumayusi just chuckled, that glint in his eye promising he would give his all—and expect Keria to do the same.