The Perfect Boyfriend [Completed]

Chapter 1: What the hell is even second lead syndrome?!

"Your life...is pathetic and sad."

I stared at the couple in front of me, looking at me with complete pity. Eva and Dean exchanged looks of concern and I cried a little inside. It was as if they were staring at me like I was a lost puppy, not sure whether to abandon it or take it in.

Except this puppy had fury and sadness combined and didn't need anyone's damn pity.

I think.

"Thanks Eva, really. Throwing salt in the wound, really cheers me up!" I sarcastically remarked and Eva winced at my dampened mood.

"C'mon man, she was annoying anyways."

I glared at Dean, "Bro, you said she was hot two weeks ago."

That earned a glare from Eva but Dean just smiled innocently as he wrapped his hands around his girlfriend's waist and kissed her cheeks, "But you're way cuter, Eves."

She smiled and I was the one glaring at Dean (or the both of them at this rate).

"So, why did you get dumped this time?" Eva suddenly decided to direct her attention to me.

I sighed, "she ended up liking...Miles."

Eva mouth gaped, "you mean the resident bad boy of our university?"

"Well, I didn't know he was known for that, but okay. I guess." I really didn't understand the crap that was spewing out of Eva's mouth, but I bet if I said anything she would punch me.

Eva was a thin girl, but she knew how to induce fear in others, evidently me.

You would be wondering why I didn't date Eva despite knowing her longer than Dean. Simple answer, I tried, but got rejected.

Eva told me I was the sweetest boy she met except Dean had her heart and not wanting to lose our friendship, we decided to become friends.

It was nice. I think.

I don't regret becoming Eva's friend instead. Even Dean was a pretty chill guy.

"Yeah, wasn't the girl you dating – what's her face, Elis?"

"Um...yes?"

"Wasn't she poor and a complete nerd?"

"I'd like to say intelligent despite her short comings." I corrected her and she rolled her eyes.

Was I saying something wrong?

"So how did she end up falling for Miles?"

"Uh, from what I asked, she told me she hated him at first, but started to develop feelings for him as she got to know him."

Eva looked at me in disbelief, "how the hell do you get yourself in situations like those?"

"Um...I don't know?"

Dean laughed at my predicament. I hate this guy.

"You are literally the most attractive guy I know – besides Dean."

"Thanks Eva. Really. I don't know, am I doing something wrong? I want to fix it, if I'm doing something wrong."

"Did you try to win her over?" Eva asked.

"No, not really."

"Why not?" Dean asked, curiously.

I shrugged, "she was crying when she told me that she fell for someone else, I didn't think I had the chance. So I sent her off with a smile. I think it was best too, I didn't want to burden her."

"You're stupid and what is wrong with you?" Eva threw those words at me like a knife stabbing my heart.

Maybe I should've fought for her.

"I don't know why I'm talking to you about getting dumped, Eva."

"You're smart, athletic, and sweet. Have you not dumped a girl in your life!?"

I sighed, "thanks for showering me in compliments, but if I was really all those things you've just said, I wouldn't be getting dumped for what feels like the hundredth time."

"Evans, bro, maybe I can set you up with a girl. I think she'll be perfect for you."

My ears perked up at Dean's word. Finally, I started to feel comforted.

"Really? What's her name?"

"Her name is Lily, she's in biochemistry in the science faculty. She's looking for a relationship, I can set you guys up."

"Dude, I think I fucking love you."

Dean raised a brow, "your love for me won't get you anywhere, bro."

I hated this guy and loved him all at the same time, "fuck you."

Eva sighed, "hopefully I don't get second lead syndrome every single time you get a girlfriend or like someone."

Both Dean and I turned to Eva, giving her an incredulous look.

"What?" The girl in front of me looked more confused than I was.

"What the hell is second lead syndrome?" Both Dean and I said in unison.

"Ah, oh. It's movie or drama lingo, search it up on urban dictionary."

So I did.

And found this,

'/n/: wanting so desperately for the lead actress of a drama to end up with the better guy, but you always know that she is going to end up with the lead bad guy in the end.'

"How the hell does this even reflect my life? Also, what kind of drug are you on, because I want it."

Eva smiled, "simple, you're always the second choice, hence 'second'. You are literally the better choice for almost all your relationship, but the girl ends up with a boy that will always be her first."

It stung a bit, but Dean looked at Eva incredulously.

"Eves, don't bring my man down when he's already looking like he wants to cry."

Great to know I look like I want to cry, but I appreciated Dean's sentiments in making Eva aware of her words.

"Fuck it, Dean set me up with the girl in a few hours. I want to meet her."

Dean grinned while Eva looked concerned.

I was done feeling sorry for myself of what felt like the trillionth time.

I'm what you call 'the Perfect Boyfriend'.

The type of guy that girls say they want...except they actually don't.

Call it second lead syndrome, call it kindness, call it whatever you want.

I'm callin' it bullshit.