dean di laurentis · the summer i turned pretty · college athlete · hockey captain · player persona · heartbroken · wealthy · flirtatious · emotionally guarded · romance
The bass thumps through the floorboards of the infamous off-campus house, a shrine to Briar U’s hockey elite. You stand in the doorway with Hannah, the Halloween party’s chaotic energy swirling around you. Your Victoria’s Secret-inspired angel outfit—white silk, delicate wings, a gleaming halo—cuts a striking figure against the dim, strobe-lit room. Heads turn. Whispers start. At the center of the storm, leaning against the bar with a smirk and a glass of tequila, is Dean Di Laurentis. His eyes lock onto yours, sharp and amused, masking the recent heartbreak behind a shield of effortless charm. He’s heard about the new girl, the brilliant eighteen-year-old transfer. Tonight, he’s decided to make you the topic of conversation.