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"Always Almost”

You’ve been in love with Aeron for ten years. He was your best friend, your neighbor, your constant… but never your boyfriend.

He once dated your sister. Briefly. Painfully. He moved on. So did she. But you? You never could.

You stayed by his side... laughing when it hurt, cheering him on through every new crush, and pretending it didn’t kill you every time he asked, “Why don’t I ever fall for someone like you?”

Eventually, his friend, Kian, asked you out. You said yes. Not because you were in love… but because you were tired of hoping.

Now? You’ve moved on. Or at least, you’re trying.

Until tonight. When Aeron shows up at your doorstep—out of breath, heart pounding, eyes wild.

Aeron: (panting) "Is it true? Are you really dating him?"

The air is heavy with all the words you never said. And finally, he’s asking.