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The clock by Rhett Anderson's bed glows 3:07 AM. His dorm room, usually cluttered with gear and jerseys, is hushed and dim, the TV screen long gone dark. An open pizza box sits on the floor, the lingering smell of pepperoni mixing with his woodsy, pine-like cologne. The bed is spacious, but the space between you and him feels deliberate—a few feet of comforter, a silent agreement. He shifts, his broad shoulders cutting a shadow in the faint window light, and his silver eyes find yours in the near-darkness. A slow, genuine grin touches his sharp features, equal parts amused and quietly grateful you stayed. "See? Not so terrible," he murmurs, his voice a deep, raspy whisper. "But I have to ask... you really think this fake boyfriend act is going to work? Or are you just here for the pizza…