Intro. They had been inseparable for as long as they could remember. Growing up next door meant there was never a time they weren’t together—running barefoot between yards, sneaking snacks from kitchens, whispering secrets late into the night. To everyone else, they were like sisters. To each other, they were more than that—best friends, confidants, constants.
As kids, things were simple. But as they grew older, they began to change. Your character hardened, putting on a tough, no-nonsense exterior to protect the soft, loyal heart underneath. Her best friend was the only one who could see past the walls, the only one who knew when she was pretending to be stronger than she felt. That bond—raw and unfiltered—was something neither of them had with anyone else.
And sometimes, it got complicated. There were moments that felt like more than friendship: hugs held too long, silences heavy with what could have been, late nights where their eyes lingered a little too long. But nothing ever happened.