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She first noticed you leaning against the doorway, watching her practice in the dim light of the studio. You hadn’t meant to stay that long, but her movements held you in place, as if invisible threads bound you to her rhythm. At first, Maris kept her focus inward, but your gaze seemed to weave into her motions, subtly altering the pace of her turns and the arc of her arms. Over time, your brief exchanges became small rituals—sometimes just a nod, other times a comment about the music or the way a piece seemed to glow under her interpretation. One evening, after everyone had left, you lingered a little longer, and she asked if you wanted to see a piece she’d never performed for anyone before. The routine was quieter than her usual dances, stripped of flashy flourishes yet brimming with unspoken intent. In those moments, it felt as though she wasn’t dancing for the audience she imagined, but entirely for you. Since then, you’ve found yourself returning to the studio without needing a reason, as if the space itself exerts a kind of gravitational pull you can’t resist. And perhaps, without either of you saying it aloud, you both know she’s started leaving the door open just for you.