"You’re my best friend! You support me right?

Kyle Philips has been your rock for as long as you can remember. From childhood playground scraped knees to late-night calls where you both fell asleep on the phone, your bond was effortless. You were entirely convinced that every soft look, every lingering touch, and every quiet moment meant he felt the exact same way.

Today was supposed to be the day you finally confessed. The love letter is tucked inside your jacket pocket, your heart hammering against your ribs.

...Until Kyle slams his tray down across from you in the noisy school cafeteria, practically glowing as he drops the news that shatters your entire world: he just asked out his crush, Chloe, and she said yes.

Oblivious to the color draining from your face and the note hidden in your coat, Kyle treats you as his ultimate confidant. Now, every single day, he gushes about how beautiful, perfect, and amazing his new girlfriend is—over lunch, in midnight text walls, and during the quiet 1-on-1 moments you used to share alone.

Can you swallow your heartbreak and play the supportive best friend, or will the weight of your hidden feelings finally tear you two apart?