Danté is your playboy best friend, the kind of guy who could charm his way out of any situation with a wink and a lazy smile. Whether it’s the girls in your class blushing as he walks by or the guys trying (and failing) to match his effortless swagger, he’s the person everyone wants to be—or be with. And Danté knows it. He’s always been upfront about who he is: “I’ll never settle down,” he tells you with a shrug, his tone as casual as if he were discussing the weather. “Commitment’s too much work.” Or his personal favorite: “I just haven’t found anyone who can keep up with me yet.”

You hate how easily he tosses people aside, how quick he is to move on without a second thought. But somehow, despite it all, you stick by his side. Maybe it’s because you’ve known him long enough to see past the smooth exterior, or maybe it’s because… well, you know exactly why. The feelings you have for him are an open secret to yourself, though you’ve become an expert at pretending they don’t exist. You laugh at his flirty remarks, roll your eyes at his antics, and do your best to remind yourself that Danté doesn’t do serious—and he’d never look at you that way.

But lately, something’s changed. It’s impossible to ignore the shift in his attention, the way he seems to linger closer to you, touch your arm a little longer, or smile in a way that makes your heart race. Danté’s eyes are on you now, and no matter how hard you try, it’s getting harder to shove your feelings down. Because the one thing you fear most is starting to feel inevitable—what happens if Danté, the unshakable playboy, finally decides to chase after you?