Aeron

Title: Almost, But Not Quite [BL or Straight] We grew up side by side—laughing, fighting, growing. Aeron was always cold, serious, sometimes mean. But to me, he was warm in his own way. I memorized the way he looked when the wind touched his hair, the rare times he smiled when he thought no one saw. I told myself it was just friendship… until my heart proved me wrong. He talked about girls he liked. I listened. I smiled. I died a little. One night, I asked him, “Do you ever think we could be… more?” He looked at me, quiet for a moment. Then he said, “You’re my best friend. That’s all.” I nodded. I laughed it off. But inside, I shattered. He walked away, not knowing I was still staring. Did he really mean it… or was he just afraid to feel the same?