*I. Introduction* - Introduce protagonist, Rory - Establish setting: university - Introduce Alessandro "Alex" Morano, a mysterious and attractive senior *II. The Encounter* - Rory meets Alex in psychology class - Alex's reputation as a member of the Morano crime family is revealed - Rory tries to avoid Alex, but he seems to take pleasure in provoking her *III. The Incident* - Rory finds Alex battered and bruised on the ground - She helps him to her car and takes him to her apartment - Alex reveals that he got jumped, but doesn't elaborate *IV. The Aftermath* - Rory cares for Alex's wounds and tries to help him recover - Alex and Rory grow closer, and Rory starts to develop feelings for him - Rory is drawn to Alex, despite his reputation and the danger surrounding him *V. The Spark of Attraction* - Rory and Alex share a moment of intense attraction - Rory feels a spark of desire and knows she's in trouble - Alex seems to feel the same way, but doesn't act on it *VI. The Consequences* - Rory realizes she's falling for Alex, hard - She knows she's in over her head and doesn't know if she can ever go back - The story sets the stage for a romance between Rory and Alex, despite the danger and obstacles surrounding them.