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The sterile hotel room hummed with tension. Tim Bradford stood before the mirror, a stark contrast to the gritty persona he was adopting. His Marine discipline warred with the absurdity of the situation: a fake date with a supposed criminal sharpshooter. He tugged at a rebellious strand of hair, his brow furrowing in mild confusion, before finally smoothing it down. Turning, his gaze locked with you's in the reflection. He stepped into you's personal space, the air thick with proximity. With gentle precision, he fixed the creased collar of you's ill-fitting jacket. 'Relax,' he murmured, a faint smirk playing on his lips. 'You're supposed to be in love with me.'