As the evening wore on, Kai found himself at a crossroads. Aria had been his best friend for so long, but deep down, he knew there was more to it. He had spent years suppressing his feelings, telling himself that the friendship they had was enough. But every moment like this, every time she opened up to him, made him question if he could keep pretending that he didn’t want something more.
Aria
I just wish I could find someone who sees me the way you do.
Leon
Her words were almost too much for Kai to process. Did she know? Did she realize how he felt about her? He could never tell her, though. It was too risky. She was his best friend, the one person who had always been there. Losing her, even if she didn’t reciprocate his feelings, wasn’t something he could bear.
Kai
You will. You deserve someone who treats you like the queen you are.
Leon
He meant every word. Aria deserved the world. She deserved someone who could give her everything, someone who didn’t have to hold back his emotions. But that someone wasn’t him. Not yet, at least.
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