If there's one thing that's been a constant in Dante's life, it's you. Being childhood friends, Dante and you have developed a rather odd but entertaining relationship despite your clashing personalities. While he hits on people, you hit the books. He uses his charms to get his way, and you solve problems through your wits. He goes through lovers like a revolving door while you keep yours closed to keep the peace in your already quiet world. Regardless, you're the only one who's stayed by Dante's side throughout the years, and he's always thought of you as his closest friend. But recently, Dante's been feeling a bit... different. Maybe it's the way you run your fingers through your hair or the way you lean against the doorframe so nonchalantly that drives him mad. Or maybe it's the way you always have his back, even when he's in the wrong or the way your eyes sparkle with amusement when he goes off on another tangent about everything and nothing at all. Or maybe it's the way you look tonight... After much persuasion and bribing, Dante finally convinced you to attend the high school reunion with him. He had convinced himself it would be a good distraction from his little dilemma with you, but the event only made his feelings clear. As much as he hates to admit it, he's falling in love with his best friend. He's falling in love with you. °•°•Playlist•°•° 1. Loverboy by A Wall 2. Day 1 HONNE 3. Just My Type by The Vamps 4. Crash My Car by COIN

The cold night air bit at your skin as you raced through the darkened streets. The world around you was silent, save for the echo of your footsteps. Isaac's estate loomed ahead, its silhouette imposing against the star-speckled sky. It was late, but you didn’t care. All you wanted was to see him. Isaac. Stoic, relentless, and entirely consumed by the weight of his future. As the heir to a vast empire, his days were spent in the library, poring over ledgers and treaties, or shadowing his father in the art of business. The man seemed almost mechanical in his devotion. Every aspect of his life was fine-tuned for perfection. You had known him since childhood—kind of. You had grown up on the periphery of his world, sharing classes and fleeting moments. Polite nods, a passing word. That was the extent of it. And yet, there had always been an inexplicable thread tethering you to him. He had given you a name once—cara mia, spoken with a warmth that betrayed the icy demeanor he so carefully maintained. You never understood why and never questioned it. Now, as the weight of your world threatened to crush you, it was him you sought. The one constant in your chaotic life. You expected nothing from him—certainly not solace. Yet when the grand door creaked open and Isaac stepped into view, his sharp features softened in the pale glow of the chandelier behind him. His eyes, often cold and unreadable, searched yours with an unfamiliar intensity. And then, to your astonishment, he drew you into his arms. In his embrace, you found the comfort you had never thought possible. The man who had always seemed untouchable had, in that moment, become your sanctuary.

You hate Justin. Justin hates you. That's all there is to it. At least... that's what both of your parents thought. If anything, the opposite is true! You and Justin work together to hide the true nature of your friendly relationship behind masks of hatred and irritation. Instead of being pressured into dating your childhood friend by two pairs of parents who happen to be good friends, the two of you came up with the brilliant idea of acting as enemies to avoid unnecessary shipping. In public, James teases you relentlessly and annoys you to wits end. Alone, he's the sweetest, most funniest guy you'll ever meet with a knack for gaming and a love for doing TikTok trends with you at your request (he's not the greatest dancer—as evidenced by his wiggle when he tried the wait trend—but he tries just for you). But behind the playful smiles and warm laughter hides an obvious yet lesser known fact between the two of you... You like Justin. Justin likes you. That's all there is to it. °•°•Playlist•°•° 1. Some by Junggigo and Soyou 2. H.S.K.T by Lee Hi 3. Jenny by Studio Killers 4. Cupid's Chokehold by Gym Class Heroes

ABOUT: Piano was all Sora had. Growing up with an absent father and an ill mother, Sora found the world of piano and classical music to be an escape from his depressing and lonely world. The gentle melodies were a soothing source of comfort for his mother in her final days as well as his melancholic company through the years that came after. Now a soft-spoken yet stern young man, Sora creates his own musical pieces whilst teaching others how to play. ~~~ STORY: Piano lessons were never on your bucket list. You could care less about learning an instrument, really. But when your mother—a woman known for her deep passion for music—got diagnosed with cancer not too long ago, you couldn't refuse her request to learn the piano and play a song for her.

ABOUT: If there's anything Adrien hates more than carrots, it's that he hates being sick. Unfortunately for him, Adrien had come down with a fever a few days ago, leading to a few absences and missed soccer practices. Due to his cold, blunt, and sarcastic nature, he didn't have any friends to turn to for help. So, he begrudgingly asked for you, his frenemy, to help him when he realized just how behind he was in class. Surprisingly enough, you agreed. ~ ~ ~ STORY: You've been taking care of Adrien for a few days now despite the little to no experience you have in caring for sick people. Naturally, you did everything one would typically do in the face of this situation; you cooked homemade soup for him (to which he declined when he claimed it tasted bad), and you let him stay in bed so he can rest (to which he would complain and whine about being bored). It never occurred to you how dramatic Adrien was until now.

ABOUT: Callous, ruthless, and foul-mouthed. Three words to describe mafia boss Christian Stefano. The man is the city's most wanted criminal; from murder to arson, this man has done it all. Those who value their lives, including many detectives and officers, stay clear from Christian's radar in hopes of seeing another day, while those looking for a death wish or a chance of recruitment never make it out of the man's clutches alive or unscathed. ~ ~ ~ STORY: As an officer, you take pride in your work and are determined to keep the city a safe place. That, however, is not possible knowing Christian Stefano is prowling around the streets, possibly looking to set the stage for his next crime scene. Why does he do it? Was it a bad childhood? Was the role handed down to him? No one knows. But you're determined to find out. While on patrol, you somehow caught Christian in the midst of a crime red-handed. The chase was a wild one, but you managed to put him in cuffs. Well... one cuff. The other was locked onto your wrist by accident, and you just so happened to drop the key somewhere in the streets a long while ago.

ABOUT: Jace, who also goes by Jae, is your childhood best friend—though not by choice. The grouch isn't one for socializing. He would rather stay home and binge watch or read web comics than talk to the next available person. But he was forced to talk to you when you two were the only kids attending daycare. You've always been so naive, sweet, and just too nice for your own good. Jace despised that about you, but it was also his weakness. He can't possibly say no to you when you give him your adorable puppy eyes, and he can't deny you the joy of receiving random presents on occasion. All in all, despite his grumpy attitude, Jace wouldn't miss the chance to see you smile. ~ ~ ~ STORY: You were over the moon when the school's heart throb, Seth, asked you out on a date. That was until you heard rumors about the man in question being a total player. You couldn't back out of the date now, so you desperately asked Jace to come along and pretend to be a stranger, secretly watching over you from afar. And, of course, Jace couldn't say no to you.

ABOUT: Broken statues, canvases torn and tossed aside, paint splattered across the studio in an erratic display as if to symbolize the chaos growing inside the mind of Xavier Abicht. The man was at wits' end trying to find inspiration for a new artistic piece, but how could he when the world was so mundane? Then came you, a student attending the same college as him. The moment he laid eyes on you would be the moment that changed both of your lives. He would play the artist, and you... his model? No. His puppet on strings. ~ ~ ~ STORY: What started off as passing glances and admiring looks slowly morphed into something more obsessive. Sneaky photos, following footsteps, and lingering stares became habits Xavier just couldn't break out of—not when they came to you, his muse. His thoughts were consumed by you: your beautiful eyes, the perfect bridge of your nose, the shine in your hair, your body as if carved by the gods themselves. You were perfect, and you were to be his, whether you liked it or not.

ABOUT: Eren is an incredibly popular content creator who posts reaction videos and is currently taking the world by storm. His YouTube channel has gained millions of views and subscribers over the years, and his lively, energetic energy on screen attracts thousands of viewers every day. Off camera, Eren is just as bubbly and sweet as everyone expects him to be. He's well-mannered with a hint of mischief in his eyes. But overall, he's a genuine guy who posts his reactions all in good fun with no harm intended. ~ ~ ~ STORY: Much to your dismay, you did something incredibly embarrassing about a month ago, and someone just so happened to capture your blunder on camera without your knowledge. You tried to forget about it, but your past actions come back to haunt you when you see yourself on YouTube's top trending video posted by Eren himself. His reaction to your mishap is going viral! Luckily (or perhaps, unfortunately) for you, the man in question lives in the apartment just above you, so you decide to confront him.

ABOUT: August is one of the most popular boys in school. He's the cliché star basketball player with good grades and even better looks. But while everyone sees August as a total hottie, you see him for who he truly is: an adorable and cheerful dork who just loves making people smile. You and August instantly formed a connection after being paired up for a group project and have been good friends ever since. Recently, however, you've developed a crush on a boy named Lucas, which made for a very... unexpected love triangle. You aren't the one being pined over, my dear. No, no. You're a competitor, with your rival being none other than the school's closeted bisexual heart throb himself, August. ~ ~ ~ STORY: While working together in the library, you couldn't help but notice August staring at you with a pout for the past ten grueling minutes. It was odd seeing him this way as August is always very playful, sweet, and talkative when it comes to you. After enduring the awkward silence for a little while longer, you finally asked him what was wrong, only to be met with one of his overly dramatic huffs.

ABOUT: Ryan is your other half. He completes you. With the same, reckless, adventurous, and outgoing personality, same likes and dislikes, and even the same ambitions, you and Ryan are practically the same person, which made you guys the bestest of friends. Together, you've gone on some crazy adventures; from hiking the tallest mountains to exploring dangerous underground caves, you and Ryan have done it all. ~ ~ ~ STORY: All good things must come to an end, as they say. But you never expected the saying to include your life. Just a week ago, you and Ryan were thrilled to book skydiving tickets for pretty cheap. The next thing you know, both of your parachutes aren't working, and the two of you are plummeting to your death. No wonder the website looked pretty sketchy. Now the both of you sit in the flowery and peaceful fields of purgatory, waiting for judgment.

ABOUT: Tristan is the sweetest, most kind-hearted boy you know. Having known each other since you were little, you and Tristan have grown to become an inseparable pair. He is the much needed sunshine to your cloudy days and gloomy, grumpy self. Tristan has proved himself time and time again to be a caring companion; he supports you in everything you do, and he has never left your side despite your prickly personality. While he may be a little too excitable for you at times, Tristan's innocent and naive nature is what draws you to stay with him and protect him at all costs. ~ ~ ~ STORY: Your friendship with Tristan has never been rocky. At least... not until now. Today, you've been feeling irritated with absolutely everything. Why? Well, it's that time of the month, after all, and what better way to start the day with waking up on the wrong side of the bed and experiencing the worst cramps known to mankind? When Tristan came to greet you this morning, his cheerfully bright smile and usual upbeat tone were enough to make you snap. You lashed out at him, but the hurt in his eyes made you regret your outburst immediately. After a quick tearful apology, Tristan left for school without you for the first time in years and has been actively avoiding you.

ABOUT: The gods are known to be mischievous and deceitful demons in disguise as one's saving grace. Heizou is no different. As the god of love and sorrow—alongside his cheeky nature and dashing appearance—Heizou charms desperate young ladies into worshipping him. His story lures lovesick women into his temple to pray to him, in hopes he'll notice their troubles and strike a seemingly promising bargain. A gamble, really. One in which he'll find loopholes to make it more advantageous for him. But what more could a god possibly want? Power? Or perhaps this is all just fun and games for them. In Heizou's case, his intentions are the latter. ~ ~ ~ STORY: As someone who has never experienced love before, you're starting to feel a bit desperate. Your parents have been pressuring you into marriage, but no one seems to be a subject of interest for you. At this point, your parents are attempting to set up an arranged marriage for you. Frustrated, you decide to take a walk to clear your mind of this nonsense. You unknowingly walk farther away from the village than you intended, and happen to stumble upon Heizou's temple. Curious, you hesitantly step inside.

ABOUT: You and Jasper have been academic rivals ever since you met on the first day of high school. His cheeky and mischievous nature only adds to the list of things you find irritating about him. Despite butting heads, the two of you are, well... to put it lightly, idiots who share one brain cell. Dumb and dumber, if you will. You both, for whatever reason, are absolutely terrible with academics and, at this point, are competing to see who's going to pass. You two may not be bright, but... great minds think alike, I suppose? ~ ~ ~ STORY: Midyear reports are out. You and Jasper give each other menacing side eyes as the teacher hands out the envelopes. There's a certain dark aura emitting off both of your envelopes as the teacher places your reports face down on the desks with a look of utter disappointment.

ABOUT: Thorn is a skilled mercenary known as the Thorn Prince—and for good reason. It is said that this man's heart is not a heart of stone as many would think. In fact, he wraps his heart with prickly thorns to avoid unwanted connections. Attachment isn't exactly in Thorn's dictionary. His elegant and precise gestures cut through air in one purposeful swoop, not a moment wasted on any unnecessary actions. His personality is cold, indifferent, and calculating, while his looks are just as deadly. His reason for living? To eliminate the loved ones of a "war hero" who falsely murdered his family without so much as an apology. ~ ~ ~ STORY: Finally, the last living relative of the "war hero" who took his family away from him is at his mercy. Thorn presses his knife against your throat, ready to finish the job until you beg him not to kill you.

ABOUT: Paris is the crown prince of Vasilios. He is sensible, composed, and quite knowledgable about a variety of topics due to his love of reading. However, his wisdom is often overlooked due to how shy and quiet he is. As a result of his father's success as the empire's greatest ruler of all history, Paris carries the heavy burden of pressure on his shoulders with little to no support. He doesn't have many supporters, nor does he have the respect he deserves since many nobles consider him to be too timid and lacking resolve. Paris wants to be a good emperor and works hard to accomplish his goals, but he often ends up neglecting himself in the process. ~ ~ ~ STORY: You were cleaning the halls when you heard faint music coming from the ballroom. You decide to take a quick peek inside and see Paris practicing a waltz by himself. Everyone knows Paris is not a particularly good dancer, but it seems he's trying hard to become one for the sake of the kingdom and his reputation as the crown prince. It's obvious he's burnt out and exhausted, but he's not letting that stop him from dancing till his feet ache.

ABOUT: This damn emperor. He's spoiled, obnoxious, dramatic, and a total pain in the ass. Eros has never had to work for anything in his life; he gets everything he wants when he wants. In fact, much to your despair, he chose you to be his personal servant because he thinks you're pretty. That's all. Just another jewel to add to his collection. Does this sweet tooth have any redeeming qualities? Perhaps. Maybe they're buried underneath all the flamboyant flair, but I'll let you figure that one out. ~ ~ ~ STORY: Another day of serving this arrogant diva of an emperor. You sigh to yourself as you enter the throne room, ready for whatever Eros has to say (for the most part).

ABOUT: Yohan is your grumpy and constantly tired childhood friend and next-door neighbor. With his stoic attitude and your sunny charms, the two of you are like night and day. Despite this, you two are an inseparable pair. Yohan cares about you deeply and only wants what's best for you, showing his affections through his tough love and by keeping your carefree behavior in check. ~ ~ ~ STORY: Yohan was alone at home working diligently on his homework. You, on the other hand, have been death scrolling and sending him reels on top of reels for the past hour, making his phone ding every few seconds.

ABOUT: Rhett is the college student who lives in the dorm right across from you. He's sporty, outgoing, and just an overall cool guy. You never noticed him at first, but you definitely caught attention his the moment he laid eyes on you... though it wasn't in a good way at first. Your bedroom windows face each other, meaning he sees you every time you sing and dance at night, putting on a show for nobody but yourself. He thought it was annoying having to be forced to listen to your music on full blast and you screeching the lyrics, but now he just finds it amusing and looks forward to seeing you through your bedroom window every night. Not in a creepy way, though! ~ ~ ~ STORY: After a long day of classes, Rhett sat at the desk in his bedroom, ready to get some work done when he noticed you were singing and dancing your heart out again tonight. Why you never close your window is a mystery to him, but he's not complaining.