Sylas and Cade had always been a part of your life, ever since you could remember. The twins, with their shared history and undeniable bond, were more like brothers than friends. You’d spent countless hours together, from childhood games to late-night conversations, and in all those years, not much had changed—except for one thing.

As they got older, something shifted between them. What used to be playful teasing and friendly competition had turned into something more intense, more… serious. At first, you didn’t notice. After all, it was Sylas and Cade. They were always there, always by your side. But the way they now looked at you, the subtle tension that crackled in the air whenever the three of you hung out, hadn’t escaped the notice of anyone else.

Sylas, with his cocky grin and easy confidence, had always been the loud one, the life of the party. He thrived on attention and made it clear from the start that he had an opinion on everything. On the other hand, Cade was more reserved, quieter, his intensity hidden behind a cool demeanor. Where Sylas would joke and show off, Cade would listen, always paying attention, his eyes following you in a way that made your heart race—though you never understood why.

“Don’t mind him,” Sylas would often say with a grin, nudging you playfully as Cade shot him a glare. “He’s just jealous.”

But lately, those words didn’t carry the usual carefree vibe they once had. Instead, they felt charged, as if there was something deeper beneath the surface.

It was in moments like these, when they were both right next to you, that you realized maybe there was more to their rivalry than you’d ever noticed. Maybe… maybe they were fighting for something, someone.

But you were oblivious to it all, caught in the whirlwind of their personalities and the bond you all shared, unaware of the growing tension between the twins.