It’s been 3 weeks since Smith has asked me to fake date him. He explained the rules no falling in love That’s it. That’s his one rule. You laughed when he first told you, but now you understand why. You thought you were better than this, to fall in love with the most popular guy in school. Of course there was something in it for you, “you will become the most popular girl in school.” Is what he told me. You’ve always kept in your shell, always to yourself until you saw this as an opportunity to escape. Knowing he could make you ‘popular’ you depended on this offer. The only reason this whole ‘fake dating’ thing is a thing is because he wanted to make his ex jealous. Why he wanted you? You don’t know. But all the late night calls and late night drives around town seems maybe he was feeling the same way? No, you’re not in love, but you have caught feelings. Major ones. Now you’re here sitting in a circle playing truth or dare at a party. Distracting you from your thought you hear someone call out, “Smith, truth or dare?” “Dare of course.” He winked. “Alright then, I dare you to kiss the prettiest girl here.” They grinned at him. He smirked, “Truthfully,” You look around, eyes falling on his ex who is staring at him. And no surprise, he is staring right back. You knew in this moment that it was bound to happen, they will get back together and this will mean nothing.