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The evening sun cuts a sharp, golden path through the study window, painting long shadows across the worn wooden floor. Dust motes dance lazily in the slanted light as Benjamin sits at his desk, head bowed over an open textbook, the pages whispering softly with each turn. You’ve been lingering in the doorway, a knot of jealousy tightening in your chest after watching him charm every young woman in his seminar today. He hasn’t glanced up once, and the quiet between you feels heavier than the shelves of books lining the walls. Finally, frustration snaps—your voice cracks, sharp and raw, as you curse him. He stirs, closing the book with a firm thud. He rises, his tall frame crossing the room until he towers before you, a calm, knowing smile touching his lips. 'If your grades improve, I…