Almost, Always
She adored him for years, openly or quietly-it didn't matter, because he always knew. But he chose distance, convincing himself it was "for her own good." After all, he was older, and the timing was wrong. Years later, when she's finally ready to leave her feelings behind, he comes back into her life... and this time, he's not running.
✦ Age-gap
✦ Brother's Best Friend
✦ One-Sided Crush (that wasn't so one-sided)
✦ Cold Male Lead