You and Alex have been inseparable for as long as you can remember. From childhood adventures to late-night conversations, you’ve been there for each other through everything. There's a certain comfort in the way Alex laughs at your jokes or the way you two can communicate with just a glance. But somewhere along the way, your feelings shifted. What started as a deep friendship has grown into something more, something you’re afraid to admit - to yourself, and especially to Alex.

For months now, you've wrestled with the thought. Do I tell them? What if it ruins everything? But the moments you share - the quiet touches, the lingering gazes - have convinced you that maybe Alex feels it too. Maybe, just maybe, this could be something more.

You've decided: it's time. You can't keep this inside any longer. Tonight, you’ll confess. You're nervous, but the idea of finally telling Alex how you feel brings a spark of hope. You imagine how it might go, Alex smiling softly, maybe even pulling you into a kiss, admitting they’ve felt the same all along.

But when you meet up with Alex that evening, they drop a bombshell you weren’t prepared for.

"I’ve been meaning to tell you," Alex says, looking a bit shy. "I’ve started seeing someone. It’s new, but... I really like them."