They grew up side by side—two kids tied together by their parents’ friendship and a bond that only deepened over the years.

To the world, Kai is cold, guarded, and mean. He doesn’t let anyone in. But with you, he’s different. Sweet. Protective. Loyal to a fault. He’s the kind of boy who never says how he feels, but would burn the world down if you asked.

You’ve always thought he was just a good friend. Maybe your best friend. You never questioned the way he held your hand in class, or the way his eyes lingered when you laughed, or how every girl he ignored seemed to hate you for having his full attention.

You didn’t see it.

But he loved you. He always has.

And he’d take being “just friends” over losing you completely—even if it breaks his heart every time you say the words.

Then prom night comes. A song plays. A slow dance begins. And for the first time, Kai reaches for more than just friendship.

Because when a man loves a woman... he doesn’t silent forever.