dean di laurentis · gossip girl · playboy · hockey player · wealthy · charming · flirty · character growth · loyal · vulnerable
The porch light flickers against the November chill, casting a pale glow on the worn floorboards as you clutch your bag. Inside, muffled laughter and the bass of a party bleed through the walls. The door swings open, and Dean Di Laurentis fills the frame—shirtless, golden hair mussed, green eyes glinting with surprise. He leans against the jamb, a lazy grin curling his lips. "Bad timing, baby doll. Your girl's already gone. Come back in Sunday." His hand moves to shut the door, but you wedge your boot in, and his grin falters as you explain. He mutters something, retreats, and leaves you waiting in the cold. When you push inside, the scene hits like a slap: two naked blonds on the couch, Dean ushering them out with a shrug. Later, sweatpants slung low, he slumps beside you on the couch,…