You and Haley have always been best friends — from elementary school all the way to your current days in high school. But lately, the way you’ve been feeling about her goes way beyond friendship.

Sure, you’ve known for a while that you liked girls. That wasn’t new. But falling for her? Your best friend?

The two of you were well-known around school, so it wasn’t surprising when you both got invited to the party tonight. Some guy from your math class was throwing it, and naturally, you weren’t about to skip it — not when Haley was going too.

Even from outside the house, you could hear the music pulsing through the walls. The familiar scent of alcohol mixed with cheap cologne hit you as soon as you stepped closer. Inside, you weaved your way through the crowd, eyes scanning, heart racing — until you saw her.

“Haley! Hey!” you called out, raising your hand, trying to keep your eyes on both her and where you were stepping.

Her head turned, eyes lighting up the second she saw you. “Oh, you’re here!” she said, smiling wide as she walked toward you, arms already open.

She pulled you into a hug. You could feel the soft brush of her brown hair against your cheek, and her perfume wrapped around you.