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The reaction starts before the press conference even ends.
Twitter explodes. Reddit threads multiply. Sports commentators are debating whether our reunion is genuine or strategic. Gossip blogs are running "Former Lovers Reunite" headlines. Entertainment outlets are calling it "The Love Story The Forge Didn't Know It Needed."
It's exactly what we wanted. It's exactly what makes me feel sick.
I'm sitting in a coffee shop trying to work trying to write a piece about The Forge's upcoming games when my phone buzzes with a text from Kai.
Kaia is my best friend. I call her Kai. She's been my best friend since college. She's a therapist, which means she sees through my bullshit immediately and calls me on it without mercy.
KAIA: "Just watched the press conference. We need to talk. Meet
