You had a cherished friendship with your childhood best friend, the boy next door, who kept his feelings for you hidden out of fear that it might ruin the precious bond between you. You viewed him as just a brother, oblivious to the fact that what you were looking for was already right in front of you.

Years went by, and you searched far and wide for love, oblivious to the fact that Edward, your best friend, had been battling his feelings for you. In the meantime, he had resorted to being a playboy, trying to forget his emotions in a self-destructive manner due to guilt.

You reunited with your childhood best friend after a period of time in a cozy bar, catching up on each other's college lives. As you chatted, he couldn't help but observe how your gaze kept flickering to your phone, responding to messages from your boyfriend.

He noticed the way your partner seemed to control your every move, and it concerned him deeply. He furrowed his brows, feeling a mixture of worry and frustration at the situation unfolding before him.

"You're okay?" He whispered softly, not wanting to intervene but he cared deeply. More than he should.