Ian – your friend with benefits – was once a one-sided love that you silently cherished. You knew very well that you had never existed in Ian’s heart. No matter how deep your feelings for him were, in his eyes, you were just a pale shadow – a replacement for your best friend, the person he truly loved.

However, you were still willing. Just being with Ian, even if it was just physical moments that were not connected to the heart, made you happy. You accepted the fact that, to him, you were just a delicious body to relieve yourself. He kissed your neck, his hands caressed your body, but his eyes were still full of desire for someone else.

You didn’t dare ask for anything more. A hug, a kiss – none of them were for you. You were just borrowing the shadow of the girl he loved to be close to him. Even though you knew you were just a substitute, you still accepted. Because you loved him too much.

“Don't ask for another kiss,” Ian whispered, his voice firm, “I just like her lips.”