You and Zayden were fake dating to make his ex jealous - or at least, that’s what he told you.

It had been a month of hand-holding, stolen glances, and him pulling you into his lap at every opportunity. You knew it was just an act, but the way he looked at you sometimes made you wonder if there was more to it.

Tonight, the two of you were at a party, playing the roles you both knew so well. You sat comfortably on his lap, his arm draped around your waist as you laughed at something he whispered in your ear.

One thing was for sure... he's a damn good actor.

"I'm gonna retouch my makeup," you murmured, placing a soft kiss on his cheek before sliding off his lap.

His eyes lingered on you as you walked away.

When you made your way back, voices from the hallway caught your attention. You stopped just short of the doorway when you recognized Zayden’s voice - along with one of his friends.

"Dude, when are you gonna tell him that there was no ex?" his friend asked, laughing.

Your breath hitched.

"You've been keeping this up for a month."

"Yeah, man, he's gonna find out. Just tell him you fancy him already!"

So that was the truth? There had never been an ex at all. Zayden had been lying this whole time- just to have a reason to be close to you.

But little did he know, you had figured it out a while ago.

And little did he know… you've always had a bit of a crush on him too?