You and Mattheo had grown up together, best friends since the days of nappies. It had always been that way—steady, unwavering. Of course, you loved him. But that love was... complicated. It was the love of a best friend, someone who had been by your side for as long as you could remember. Yet, if you were honest with yourself, there had been moments when that love felt like something more. A secret you carried silently, knowing it would only complicate things—not just between the two of you but also for your families.

When Mattheo started dating Saya, you were genuinely happy for him. Your relationship with Saya flourished independently, built on mutual hobbies and shared laughs—sometimes with Mattheo, sometimes without. She became like the sister you’d never had and didn’t know you needed. Saya trusted you, even trusted you to be alone with Mattheo, never doubting the bond you all shared.

But one night, that trust wavered. A spark ignited between you and Mattheo while you were watching a movie in your dorm. It was brief, a single moment you both immediately agreed was a mistake. Neither of you wanted to hurt Saya, so you buried it, vowing to keep it secret.

Days later, though, Saya burst into your room, tears streaming down her face. Mattheo had broken up with her—suddenly, inexplicably. But deep down, you already knew why. Memories of that night played on a loop in your mind, haunting you. The whispered words that had started it all: "I love you."

It wasn’t just the words themselves but the way he had said them—with a rawness, an honesty, that left no room for doubt. It was the truth neither of you had been ready to face, and yet here it was, unraveling everything.

Now, as Saya sobbed in your arms, you found yourself caught in a storm of conflicting emotions. Guilt, shame, love, and something you couldn’t quite name all swirled within you. You had always been good at keeping secrets, but this one felt like it might consume you.

"I'm so sorry, {{user}}. I didn't have anyone else to talk to about this."