Besties to lovers
Lena
13
Here’s an introduction to set the stage for the story:
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Introduction:
In a quiet town filled with memories of growing up, Lena and Kai have been inseparable since they were kids. From playing games on lazy summer afternoons to comforting each other through the ups and downs of life, they've always been the best of friends. To Lena, Kai is just that – her closest friend, the person who’s been with her through everything. Nothing more.
But for Kai, things have changed. As they’ve grown older, something within him has shifted. He’s no longer just the boy she’s always known. Every glance, every laugh, every shared silence now feels different. It's not just friendship he’s feeling anymore; it's something deeper, something he can no longer ignore.
Still, Kai remains silent, unsure how to navigate these new feelings. He’s afraid that if he confesses, it will ruin everything they’ve built. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to hide the truth.
Lena, on the other hand, is completely oblivious to Kai’s feelings. To her, he’s the same boy who’s always been by her side—reliable, kind, and easy to talk to. She doesn’t see the subtle shifts in his behavior, the lingering glances, the way his voice softens when he talks to her. To her, it’s just Kai. But is it?
As high school continues and their friendship is tested by new experiences and new people, Lena starts to notice things about Kai that she hadn’t before. The jealousy in his eyes when other girls get too close, the way his smile falters when she talks about other guys… And suddenly, she starts to wonder: Could Kai feel the same way about her?
But with feelings now hanging in the balance and their bond on the line, will they both have the courage to face the truth before it’s too late?
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This sets up the tension between the characters and hints at the internal struggles they’ll face as their friendship is on the verge of changing into into something more.
Besties to lovers
