Novel readers do we get a chasing arc?

in a sense

Well…literally yeah…

THE FUCK DOES THAT MEAN!! IM SCARED

Please elaborate

Not in the conventional BL sense Rather than a typical chasing arc, we get a gradual emotional transformation in Ian as his defences begin to crumble as he struggles to acknowledge and accept his feelings for Michele. Their relationship develops through confrontation, vulnerability and eventually mutual understanding and confession. I'd say it's more of a psychological and emotional journey than a traditional chasing arc.