Ugh, it's the best part! The stolen glances, the 'helpful' touches that linger a second too long, the jealousy they try to pass off as casual concern. I live for those moments where they're telling each other about a bad date, both secretly thrilled it didn't work out. It's like a slow-burn fire you just want to poke at. That emotional suspense keeps me turning pages way more than any external plot. You're just waiting for one of them to finally break, for that single moment of bravery or weakness that changes everything. It's pure, concentrated romantic tension.