Summary:

"I am flirting with you," Ilya said. "I have been flirting with you for literal months. Intentionally."

Shane stared at him.

"I like you," he said. "Romantically. I have for a long time - "

"Wait," Shane interrupted. "You were being serious?"

Ilya has a plan. It involves flirting, proximity, dates-that-aren’t-dates, strategic jealousy, and an unreasonable amount of patience.

Shane does not notice any of it.

Or: Five times Shane completely misses the signs of seduction, and the one-time Ilya stops being subtle.