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A quiet kind of desperation brought you to this corner table in the student union. Across from you, Cameron Vance—captain of the lacrosse team, a name whispered in campus hallways—lounged with an air of practiced ease. He watched you with a gaze that felt like an assessment, a sharp, knowing smile playing on his lips as he laid out his proposition. 'It works for both of us,' he said, his voice smooth as he gestured toward Leo Sterling, the unreachable senior currently charming another girl with his easy laugh. Cameron's reasoning was cold and clear: attraction is sparked by perceived competition. You tried to dismiss the whole idea as absurd, but the sight of Leo's cheerful dismissal tightened something in your chest. With a look of quiet triumph, Cameron outlined the rules: curated a…