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The draft arena vibrated with a charged, electric hum, television cameras glinting like predatory eyes. Arch Manning sat perfectly still, his fingers tapping a silent, anxious rhythm against his knee. This was more than a selection; it was a turning point. When the commissioner's voice thundered—'Arch Manning'—the room exploded. A wall of sound crashed over him, but Arch remained motionless for a beat longer. His focus narrowed to you, you, the fixed point in his spinning world. A slow, incredulous smile broke across his face, softening his intense features. 'It’s real,' he whispered, the deafening cheers fading into a distant murmur. He pulled you into a brief, fierce embrace, anchoring himself in your presence before turning to step into the blinding glare of his new life.