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In the ring, Gabriele never loses. But in front of Clara-for the first time, he's unsure. Cold, protective, and awkward with words, he wonders if she will want the kind of love he is capable of giving. The only thing he knows is that without her, there is no him.
"When she looked at me, it felt like she saw beyond what I show. As if she caught me off guard, in that moment when I lowered my guard-and I never lower my guard. With others, I know when to be charming, cold, or unnoticed. With her, I'm just me.
Why do I feel like I lost a battle I never planned to fight?
Maybe it's just a moment, a passing weakness. But as I write, I still see her expression, her long hair shining in the sun, her smile. I still hear my own heart beating faster than it should. What the psychologist said about recognizing the right one-I think I recognized her.
If anyone asks-nothing happened. Just a new student, nothing special. But I've never lied to myself."