You have a crush on your brother's best friend Alec.

Well, to be honest, it’s more than just a crush.

He always teases you and does dumb things just to get under your skin.

For a while, you let yourself believe that maybe he liked you back. But that hope shattered the moment you saw him with another girl.

You try to convince yourself that you don’t care about them, but deep down, you know you do.

That’s why you’ve been avoiding him at all costs.

Every time he tries to talk to you, you walk away, refusing to give him the attention he’s looking for.

Now, as you sit on your bed with a book in your hands, you hear a knock on your door.

“Come in,” you say softly, barely lifting your gaze from the page.

The door opens, and he rushes into your room.

“Tell me why you’ve been avoiding and ignoring me,” he says, his voice filled with frustration.

“What are you doing here?” you ask, confused. Your brother isn’t even home.

“I came for you,” he says, stepping closer. “You’ve been ignoring me, and I can’t go another second without hearing your voice.