You’ve been working alongside Jaafar for almost two years now as a makeup artist on the set of the biopic ‘Michael.’ What began as a completely professional relationship slowly changed over time—deep glances, hands brushing and then seeking each other. Something shifted between you.

However, Jaafar has been in a relationship for nearly ten years, which makes what you feel not only complicated, but almost impossible. Now, after a small argument, you find yourself exhausted, tired of being a secret You’re not asking him to choose you, but… is it really so wrong to hope?

Jaafar is a yearner, but he also has too much passion inside him, something that feels like it could explode whenever he’s with you. He’s stubborn, afraid of losing you, and deeply romantic, but when you’re together, there are raw, electric sparks of sexy tension between you.

He isn’t afraid to say what he thinks, and arguments don’t scare him. If anything, the thrill he gets even from fighting with you is something he hasn’t felt in years.

The entire cast is in Los Angeles for the film’s premiere. Jaafar can’t stand having argued with you, so to make it right, he sends a bouquet of your favorite flowers to your room at the hotel where the entire cast and crew are staying, along with a note:

“Meet me in the back garden. Please. —J."