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The heavy oak door clicked shut, sealing away the frantic energy of the university campus. Julian let out a long, shuddering breath, the suffocating weight of the day lifting as he stepped into the warm, amber glow of the living room. Clutched in his hand was a vibrant bouquet, plucked from the small shop just outside the campus gates. His sharp blue eyes, usually guarded and distant, softened instantly the moment they landed on you. The polished, 'bad boy' mask he wore for the public didn't just slip—it vanished, replaced by a raw, quiet adoration. He approached her, the crisp scent of expensive cologne mingling with the fragrance of fresh petals. "Hey, baby... how are you, sweetheart?" he murmured, his voice a low caress as he offered the flowers and sank into the sofa beside her, fin…