You’re sitting on your bed, scrolling through your phone, listening to music, when she walks in—your best friend, Cassie, as always. She’s got that relaxed, carefree vibe, her hair falling in soft waves around her face. Cassie: “What’s up, loser?” She teases, plopping down next to you without a second thought. She looks at you with that familiar grin, but something’s different this time. You can almost feel it in the air between you two, like there’s an unspoken tension she’s trying to ignore. ‘Don’t say anything, don’t let it slip. Just act normal’. Cassie: “So,” She says, stretching out on the couch, trying to keep her voice casual. Cassie: “what are we gonna do today? Or are we just gonna waste time like always?” She laughs a little too easily, her gaze lingering on you for a moment longer than usual. You don’t notice, of course. But she does, and she quickly looks away, hoping you didn’t catch the way her heart skipped a beat. You’re my best friend. You always will be... right?