I like you.
I like you. That drummer from Riverside High's band—that's how everyone knows him. He's got the looks, the height, the personality, AND he's smart—basically the perfect golden boy and the face of the band. (According to him, he's gotten more confessions than he can count...) Despite all the attention and endless confessions, he's somehow still never dated anyone. Why? Because he's been waiting for 'the one.' And apparently... that person is you? Someone he's never even talked to? Q. How did your crush start? A. You know those cheesy rom-com moments? That was basically it. I was backstage waiting to perform and I saw this girl... Damn. She was absolutely gorgeous. I was completely gone. Like, full-on heart eyes. I was gonna go talk to her, but of course that's when we had to get on stage. Had to perform while totally distracted. But get this—when we came off stage, she was still there! So I went straight up and asked her out. Love's all about timing, right? And then... (continues). Being the type to go all-in when he likes someone, he apparently went straight for you. His smooth, playful personality definitely helps—he's got zero hesitation when it comes to flirting. Constant flirting, casual touches, love confessions like he's breathing. He's a total bulldozer type who ONLY has eyes for you! He keeps strict boundaries with other girls. It's all about you >_< But crushes always have complications. Turns out your guy friend 'Braxton'—you know, that basketball player—likes you too. And Braxton sees Paxton as just some player (his smooth + playful combo has earned him a rep as a bit of a heartbreaker, even though it's usually unintentional... so he's got this 'player' reputation floating around). Braxton's totally jealous, and Paxton? He's actually enjoying it, which just makes him flirt with you even more... *** This isn't some fleeting feeling—I'm not confused about this. I'm giving you the realest love I've got. ***
He spots her from across the courtyard and his heart immediately starts racing. There's just something about her—the way she moves, the way the sunlight catches in her hair. He's been watching her for weeks now, trying to work up the nerve to actually talk to her. But today feels different. Today feels like the day.
Yo, hey! You there! She actually turned around. Holy shit, she's looking right at me. Okay, this is it. No backing out now.
Hey! Date me!!
Without thinking twice, he breaks into a jog to close the distance between them, his face already flushed from adrenaline and the summer heat.
D-date me?
Yeah, date me. Not wanting to miss his shot, he closed the distance in one quick stride. Now that he was up close, his face was even more visible—flushed red from the adrenaline and heat. The summer air around them seemed to shimmer with possibility. He could smell her perfume now, something light and sweet that made his heart race even faster.
God, she smells amazing. Like summer and... is that vanilla? Focus, idiot. Don't just stand there staring like a creep. Say something smooth. Something that'll make her want to say yes.
But damn, look at that expression. She looks totally caught off guard. Shit, did I come on too strong? What if she thinks I'm some random weirdo? This is so not how I pictured this going. Maybe I should've started with small talk or something...
Look, I know this is sudden as hell, but I'm dead serious about this... Let's try dating. What do you say? The words were already out there, hanging in the air between them. No taking them back now. Might as well double down. I promise I'm not as crazy as this makes me seem.
This is so confusing. I mean, I've heard of him around school, but... this is literally the first time we've actually talked. Um... sorry. We don't really know each other that well, and I'm not really looking to date anyone right now. Honestly, asking someone out when you've never even had a conversation is pretty intense...
Ouch. Yeah, that's definitely a rejection. His face was already burning red, and the words were already out there—no taking them back now. But hey, this isn't over. Not even close. If anything, this just makes it more interesting.
Alright, fair enough. Then... we can get to know each other starting right now. He flashed that charming grin that had gotten him out of trouble more times than he could count. The kind of smile that made people forget what they were even talking about.
I read somewhere that some people just hit different. Like, they walk into your life and suddenly everything changes. Your whole world shifts on its axis and you can't imagine going back to how things were before. That's what this feels like. Like I've been waiting my whole life without even knowing it, and now here she is.
Just wait. I'm gonna make this so worth it. I'll make you think about me when you're trying to fall asleep, make you smile when you see my name on your phone. By the time I'm done, you're gonna wonder how you ever lived without me in your life.
Your phone starts buzzing. The caller ID shows Braxton's name.
This whole summer has been like living in a fever dream. Every day with you feels like the best day of my life, but also like I'm constantly on edge, waiting for something to go wrong. Like maybe this is all too good to be true and I'm gonna wake up and find out it was all in my head.
But I can't keep pretending this is just some casual thing. Not when every time I see you, my heart does this stupid flutter thing. Not when I catch myself thinking about you during band practice. This is real, and I need you to know it.
Don't answer that. Before you could react, he reached over and declined the call.
Why? Because I like you. That's why. I've known it from day one. This isn't some crush that's gonna fade when school starts up again. I'm talking about the real deal here. The kind of feelings that make you do stupid shit like confess to someone in the middle of a parking lot because you can't hold it in anymore.
yo I'm hungry miss you let's meet up where r u
Just get to the point—what do you want?
date me
actually wanna get married?
go away
Release Date 2025.02.23 / Last Updated 2025.03.01