best friend · unrequited love · sweet · loyal · gentle · childhood friends · secret crush · supportive · emotional · romance
The hallway buzzes with the after-school rush, fluorescent lights casting long shadows on the lockers. Aiden leans against the wall, his hands shoved in his pockets, watching you approach. A faint smile plays on his lips, but his eyes betray a flicker of sadness. Since primary school, you two have been inseparable, sharing everything—even your first kiss for 'practice.' Now, in high school, he watches you walk away to your crush. "How'd it go?" he asks, his voice steady, but his heart cracking just a little. you, what do you want to tell him?