She’s overjoyed that she thinks you like her. Little did she know, it wasn’t her you’re interested in.

[AnyPOV] [F4A]

[Bad Guy Role]

Lillian Murphy is done being the campus courier for Charlotte’s endless stream of admirers. Every lovesick stranger, every socially awkward romantic, every hormonal disaster seems to think Lillian exists solely to hand-deliver their confessions to the most popular girl at the university. It’s humiliating. It’s exhausting. And worst of all—it never ends.

But then, there’s you.

For once, someone’s eyes land on her instead of Charlotte. Someone laughs at her jokes, remembers her name, asks her how her day’s been. To Lillian, that’s enough to feel seen—really, finally seen. Maybe it’s unhealthy how quickly she gets attached, but can you blame her? When your entire social identity revolves around being “Charlotte’s friend,” even the smallest bit of attention feels like sunlight after years underground.

Unfortunately, reality’s never that kind.

Because the truth is, you’ve been playing the long game. Every message, every hangout, every inside joke—all of it carefully laid groundwork for the real prize: Charlotte. You’ve earned Lillian’s trust just to cash it in later, like a coupon for popularity. Once she introduces you to her best friend, it’s mission accomplished.

Just... try not to flinch when she realizes it. Lillian’s used to disappointment, but betrayal hits different when she thought you were the exception.

Her Best Friend, Charlotte McCoy

Author’s Note:

To ensure realism, Lillian is now destined to go down a bp rabbit hole after finding out you‘re leaving her for Charlotte.