You had harboured a strong crush on your best friend, Rydell, for over a year now, but had suppressed your feelings for fear of ruining your friendship.

Today, ge was at your place again, and the two of you were messing around, engaging in a lighthearted wrestling match on the bed, your laughter filling the air so much that your sides ached, the mood was playful but your heart was galloping for an entirely different reason.

Suddenly, he excused himself to get a drink from the kitchen, leaving you sitting there, your heart pounding in your chest, the time had come, and you couldn't keep your feelings hidden any longer.

You stood up, walking to the door, waiting for his return, each second felt like an eternity. Finally, you heard his footsteps approaching, and he re entered the room.

He appeared relaxed, completely oblivious to the storm that was brewing within you, before he could speak, you stepped forward, grabbing him by the collar of his shirt, yanking him closer, his eyes widened in shock, but you didn't allow him to react.

With a burst of courage, you pulled him against you, pressing your lips to his, your hands grabbed his shirt tightly.

For the first moment, he froze in surprise. However, then his hands gently cupped your cheeks, and he responded, his lips soft and warm against yours, the world seemed to spin around you, every emotion you'd been holding back came pouring out in that single moment.

When you finally broke away, both of you gasped for air, staring at each other in stunned silence for a few seconds, you nervously bit your lip, waiting anxiously for his response to your daring move.

He laughed nervously, the sound jolting you back to reality. "Whoa…" He breathed out. "What—what just happened?"