mssssemery
BL STORY | ON-GOING
Xavier Dalmaceda believes in many things-lip tints as self-care, playlists as soul maps, and love that blooms in silence. What he doesn't believe in? Falling for someone who doesn't even know you exist.
That is, until he literally crashes into Derick Castillo-Engineering major, varsity player, and human embodiment of "leave me alone." One cold stare and zero apologies later, Xavier should've moved on. But curiosity has a funny way of lingering.
Derick is closed off, unreadable, and as emotionally available as a locked diary. But Xavier, all sunshine and sticky notes, makes it his mission to draw out the one thing Derick never gives away: a smile.
Armed with courage, caffeine, and his best friend's constant warnings, Xavier gives himself 45 days. Just one smile. No feelings. No falling.
But the heart doesn't follow deadlines.
And maybe the boy who looks like he doesn't need anyone is the one who needs to be seen the most.