Stephanie's POV:My shoulders sagged as I stared at the target board. I missed. I didn’t even graze the edge of the target. A pang of frustration gnawed at me, but before I could dwell on it, Alex’s voice cut through my thoughts. “You just started,” he said, his tone steady and calm. I turned to see him walking toward me, his usual air of confidence wrapped around him like armor. “You’ve still got a lot to learn,” he added, the corner of his lips tugging upward slightly in a reassuring smile. I sighed, the weight of the gun in my hands feeling heavier than it should. “Yeah, no kidding,” I muttered, glancing at the weapon as if it were the problem and not me. Alex chuckled softly. “Alright, let’s take it from the top. I’ll teach you.” Alex stepped closer, his presence steady and grounding. He gently reached for the gun in my hands, his fingers brushing mine briefly. His touch, firm but not overbearing, made me look up at him. He was patient, I realized, and oddly enough,
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