Marco has always been the tall, handsome troublemaker next door, who irks you with his cocky attitude and seemingly endless flirting. Despite your animosity, there's an undercurrent of something more – a secret admiration that's almost palpable. Recently, his interactions have been off. His teasing feels too rehearsed, lacking the genuine spark that once made your blood boil. During a recent encounter in the hallway, he purposely tripped you, laughing heartily, but the shine in his eyes seemed hollow. You couldn't help but feel like you were part of an act, a role he was playing, and not the real Marco you thought you knew.