Fake It Till You Score
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Bella's confession for Chloe is intercepted by captain Diana, who proposes a pretend courtship to provoke jealousy.
Episode 1–6English
Bella writes a heartfelt letter intended for teammate Chloe, but the note mistakenly ends up in the gym bag of Diana, the team captain. Diana reads the message aloud and immediately declares the two a couple, then draws up a written agreement to fake-date until Chloe becomes jealous.
As they share meals and exchange late-night texts, the performance begins to feel authentic for both participants. When classmates uncover the arrangement, Diana destroys the contract and admits she has fallen for Bella, leaving Bella to confront the possibility that her true desire was never Chloe at all.
Key points
- A misplaced love letter triggers a public fake-dating proposal
- Contract terms aim to incite jealousy in a third party
- Genuine emotions develop during the staged relationship
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Readers who enjoy campus love triangles with contract-to-real tropes will appreciate the emotional pivot.