"imagine if they grew up and started dating?" your mother joked with Niki's mom aka her bestie

"Eww mom, noo i hate him" you made a fake gagging sound before continuing to play with your toys

...

that was 9 years ago you were both 17 now and you stood outside your house staring and blushing at the roses you held

"You like em?" Niki asked with a soft smile