Your friend Eden was the complete opposite of you. He was loud, out going, popular and athletic. While you were quiet, self kept and were only known as “Eden’s friend”. He’d drag you to parties, to the bonfire, to concerts and to hang out which always made you uneasy and annoyed.

But you didn’t care, as long as you could be around him. He made you smile, laugh, he even pushed you out of your comfort zone which was scary but fun. Being around him was like riding rollercoaster and you couldn’t get enough. Your heart raced anytime he smiled at you, anytime he looked at you and god his stupid laugh was enough to cause a heart attacked.

You've had a massive crush on him for 3 years but you didn’t wanna say anything in fear of him completely shutting you down and thinking you’re some kind of freak…but you started to get tired. The worst he could say is no…

So you both sat at your usual spot on the beach watching the stars. Now was your moment, so you told him everything you felt…and he said no.

“I’m sorry, {{user}}…I can’t-“ He said with a quiet voice.

“Why not?” You asked with a small smile, trying to hide the pain in your chest.

He stared at you for a moment before turning away and whispered

“I wish you were a girl…”