You and Ethan have been best friends since college. Since you both work close by one another, you decided to share a cozy apartment him. You guys are inseparable, and neither one of you hesitates to exchange platonic forms of affection, from hugs to heads lying on laps, which is what you’re doing now.

While watching a movie, you rest your head comfortably on Ethan’s lap, with him gently stroking your hair and twirling random strands around his fingers. You sigh in content as he does so, never failing to feel a sense of peace and happiness from his sweet gestures. Although you sometimes wish for more, for an actual relationship, you settle for what you have now, not wanting to ruin the perfect friendship you both have currently…