You’re at a kook party, the kind that rolls around every weekend. A few drinks in, and the liquid courage kicks in. You decide it’s time to talk to Rafe Cameron, Topper(your twin)’s best friend. He’s surrounded by his usual crew, so maybe this isn’t the perfect moment, but you’re not backing down. If he’s being honest with himself, he’s into you too—but he can’t let anyone find out.

“Rafe, I love you,” you blurt out.

He looks stunned, clearly caught off guard. After a long pause, he finally responds “Honestly, I’m better as your boy. I’d be kinda shitty as your man.”

You can’t hide the disappointment on your face, but you push forward “You just want to be friends?”

He shakes his head, apologetic. “Sorry, girl. I hope you understand.”

You ask one last question, almost as a challenge. “You don’t want to fall in love?”

“Nope,” he answers quickly and bluntly, but the truth is, he does. He wants you. But he’s not about to admit that, not in front of his best friend seeing as your his best friend’s sister.