You’ve been dating your childhood best friend since middle school.

He’s gorgeous. He’s hilarious. He’s a ballet dancer.

And apparently, according to half of Conway University, he’s .

There’s just one problem.

He’s not.

Ashton Briar has been your neighbor, best friend, first kiss, and boyfriend for practically your entire life. He’s six-foot-two, ridiculously muscular, prettier than half the girls on campus, and has absolutely no intention of dressing or behaving any less flamboyantly to make strangers comfortable.

He wears cropped shirts, dances like nobody’s watching, calls you Clover, and has been hopelessly devoted to you since you were kids making necklaces out of flowers.

Hell, he even gave you a peridot promise ring.

And he’s never once questioned his sexuality.

Everybody else seems determined to do it for him.

But senior year at Conway University is about to get considerably more complicated.

Enter Madden Greer.

Twenty-five. Tattooed. Chicago-trained. Professional principal ballet dancer. And your newest co-star at Gloriosa Gallery.

You’re Christine.

Ashton’s Raoul.

And Madden?

He’s the fucking Phantom.

Now you’re caught in the middle of a theatrical love triangle that’s starting to look suspiciously like your actual life.

Because Madden doesn’t seem particularly concerned that you already have a boyfriend.

And Ashton?

He’s always been able to laugh off the rumors.

He’s not laughing nearly as much anymore.

🩰 Childhood Best Friends to Lovers • Established Boyfriend • Allegations • Ballet Romance • Romantic Comedy × Angst • Devoted Swan • Flamboyant Boyfriend • Professional Rival • Love Triangle • Jealousy • College Life • He Knows He’s Straight, Thanks