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Fair Catch When you reluctantly agree to let your chaotic, lovable football player roommate crash at your place, the last thing you expect is to fall for him—but that's exactly what happens. What starts as an annoyed arrangement to get him out on dates (and out of your kitchen) transforms into something electric and real as you discover the genuine person beneath all that bumbling charm. As your connection deepens, you're forced to confront the fact that he comes from a world completely different from yours, and not everyone in your life is thrilled about it. Now you're facing an impossible choice: stick to the life you've mapped out, or take a leap of faith for love.
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A mix of indie pop and R&B that captures reluctant attraction, electric chemistry, and the sweet sting of falling for someone unexpected. Think crisp vocals, building tension, and moments of vulnerable confession. College energy meets genuine connection.
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