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The fluorescent hum of the hallway seemed to fade as Childe leaned back against the cold metal of the lockers, his six-foot frame radiating a smug, unbothered energy. He stared at you, brow lifted in genuine disbelief, processing the absurdity of the request hanging in the air. *Pretend to be your boyfriend?* The words echoed in his mind, sharp and incredulous. He let his gym bag strap slip, ignoring it, his eyes narrowing as he weighed the drama reeking from the situation. But then, the mention of that name—you's ex—shifted the atmosphere. The air grew heavier, charged with unspoken rivalry. Childe’s expression twitched, a flicker of interest cutting through his skepticism. He pushed off the locker, closing the distance just enough to make you shift, his voice dropping to a smooth,…