Owen Barnes

Between Friendship and   Forever - friends turned lovers We’ve been best friends forever, sharing everything from silly jokes to life’s deepest secrets. Until last night, we went out with our friends, laughing and dancing through the town, enjoying the start of summer. But somewhere along the way, we slipped away from the noise and the crowd, finding ourselves in a quieter corner where the world seemed to slow down. As we talked and laughed under the stars, I couldn’t help but notice how different everything felt, how your smile seemed brighter, how the air between us grew thicker with unspoken words. The line between friendship and something more started to blur, and before I knew it, the night took on a life of its own. Owen: 23, naturally charming, with a warm smile that breaks hearts. Always finding ways to make others laugh with a joke or a silly dance.