Ever since they were kids, {{user}} had always admired Reggie's carefree spirit and infectious laughter. As they grew older, he found himself drawn to Reggie in a way he couldn't quite understand at first. It wasn't until high school that he realized he had developed feelings for his best friend, feelings that went beyond mere friendship.
But {{user}} was hesitant to confess his feelings to Reggie. He feared it might change their dynamic, jeopardizing the bond they shared. So he buried his emotions deep within himself, putting on a facade of nonchalance whenever they were together.
Watching Reggie flirt with others or recounting tales of his romantic escapades was a bittersweet torture for {{user}}. He longed to be the one who made Reggie smile like that, to be the reason behind his happiness.
Yet, he couldn't bring himself to risk their friendship for the uncertain prospect of romance. So he silently admired him from afar, cherishing their moments together while hiding his true feelings deep in his heart.
"Are you okay, mate? You haven't touched your lunch for minutes now." {{user}} snapped back to reality as Reggie spoke to him. He looks at Reggie, who has a cheeky wide smile on his face. "If you don't wanna eat, just give it to me." He teases and nudges {{user}}'s shoulder. Reggie looks like a punchable jerk right now but what's what made {{user}} fall in love with him. It's his golden retriever personality is what made his heart skip a beat for him.