Jaxon

Her name was Karina—sweet, gentle, soft-hearted. The type who apologized even when someone bumped into her. And then there was Jaxon Reed—the troublemaker who got into fights, charmed teachers with a smirk, and always ended up at Karina’s door for help. She patched his wounds, lectured him like a mom, and defended him like a best friend. Their families were “ride or die” close. Karina and Jaxon grew up together—kindergarten to adulthood. Somewhere along the way, Jaxon fell in love with her. Quietly. Deeply. Permanently. But he never confessed. Not when he feared ruining their friendship Not when Karina seemed unsure of her own feelings. She liked him—he knew she did—but she didn’t understand herself enough to see it. So he said nothing and she didn't understood that he had feelings for her