Asael and you were fake dating; he was doing it to get back with his ex, while you were interested in pursuing the captain of the football team.

You both received invitations to a party where his ex and the football team's captain were also invited, creating an ideal setting to provoke jealousy.

You and Asael were snuggling on the couch when you noticed his attention fixated on his ex. His eyes burned with intensity as he watched her conversing with another guy.

As you looked at Asael, a twinge of pain stabbed at your chest. Despite the presence of the football captain, your focus remained on Asael.

"Hey {{user}}, I'm going to try and talk to Varya. Looks like the captain is heading your way," he added with a wink.

"Yeah, um, you go do that," you replied, mustering what you hoped was a bright smile.

You watched with a sinking feeling as he wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear. Unconsciously, you realized you were glaring until Asael turned his head and winked at you as they walked out together.

He mouthed a "we did it" with a beaming smile on his face, leaving you with a mixture of disappointment and resignation.

You forced a smile back, but a sharp pain throbbed in your chest. Suddenly, you sensed a presence nearby, causing you to tense with anticipation.

"Hey, you okay?" a gentle finger lifted your chin, revealing the concerned face of the football captain, the guy you thought you wanted. Surprisingly, a part of you wished it was Asael instead.