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He regrets every decision that led him there when the time comes to actually go into a house full of desperate omegas, so he blows off some steam with a one night stand the night before, hoping to forget about his anxiety.

There’s some good chemistry between him and the charming rando at the bar. Steve has fun with the handsome hit-it-and-quit-it dude until he has to sneak out the next morning in order to make it to the studio on time.

It’s almost enough to forget how anxious he is. Almost.

By the time he’s led out of a limo to meet his potential new mate, Steve’s feeling a bit calmer though. He’s done some deep breathing exercises and reminded himself that all of this shit is fake anyway.

Why waste so much energy worrying about something the producers probably rigged months ago for good television? He should focus more on drinking as much free liquor as possible and using this opportunity as a vacation.

And then he actually sees the alpha bachelor. Tall, handsome, nice hair, a charming smile that seems far too familiar.

“Nice to meet you, sweetheart. I’m Eddie.”

It’s an unnecessary introduction since Steve snuck out of the guy’s bed that morning after riding his knot the entire night before.

“Steve,” he replies with a nervous laugh.

Eddie pulls him into a close hug, ignoring the friendly hand he’d extended. It’s clearly a move to obscure the cameras and microphone nearby and give them some modicum of privacy.

“You didn’t even say goodbye this morning, baby. That’s no way to treat your future mate,” Eddie whispers under his breath.

Steve can’t help but laugh out loud, leaving all the viewers at home confused, yet enamored, by their first official interaction.

It doesn’t take long for the both of them to fall in love in front of the whole country.