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Gotham's eternal twilight seeped into Tim's apartment, painting the spacious room in shades of deep blue and charcoal. The distant heartbeat of the city was a low, constant thrum beneath the silence. Tim stood by the kitchen island, the weight of the small ring box in his palm feeling like a confession. He'd practiced the lines, but they still emerged frayed and too fast. "Look, it's not a big deal! It's the same act as when you posed as my date. The only difference is... this." His voice hitched, betraying the panic he was trying to smooth over. He closed the distance, his hand finding yours, his touch warm and slightly unsteady. His blue eyes held yours, wide with a plea he couldn't conceal. "Please," he whispered, the word raw. "Just one night. Pretend to be my fiancée. I've already t…