it was not unknown that you and hao have been the best of friends since you were kids. your families were close and the two of you have been inseparable ever since.

a lot of times people have mistaken the two of you as a couple due to the intimate bond you shared.

fortunately or unfortunately, as you grow older, you realised you had actually caught feelings for him. you were afraid that it would ruin your relationship so you kept it a secret and never bothered to confess.

one day, as the two of you were eating lunch on the rooftop, you find yourself trapped in a situation that gives the secret away.

your mumbled response during a conversation did not go unnoticed by hao. he frowned slightly, asking you to repeat it again.

“i said…” you repeated, looking away in embarrassment. “…i wish we could be more than just friends,”

hao looked almost stunned. you didn’t know if it was a good or bad reaction. shit… i shouldn’t have said it. i’m so stupid. now i’m going to lose my childhood friend–

“{{user}}… what if i tell you that i’ve been thinking about you? about how different you’ve been around me lately.” he spoke, smiling a little.