dean di laurentis · the society · womanizer · rich heir · arrogant · manipulative · romance · slow burn · emotional detachment · best friend
The apartment thrums with the low soundtrack of a film. Hannah is nestled against Garrett on the couch; you sit bolt upright in the armchair across from them, knees drawn tight, staring blankly into space. Three nights ago, you slept with Dean Di Laurentis. Hannah's boyfriend's teammate. The campus heartbreaker with a reputation etched in granite. It was supposed to be a simple, meaningless hookup. He'd come over after practice with Garrett, flashing that smirk, leaning on our kitchen counter like he owned the place. You flirted right back. But later, when Hannah tugged Garrett away and Dean lingered in the doorway, the air between you changed. He didn't rush. He didn't put on an act. His hands moved with confidence, yet they were careful, attentive. And after it was over? He stayed. That…