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Unblessed Love
"A love that’s pure, yet not meant to rule."
—Flynn Caulfield.

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Alex and Ben were inseparable from the moment they met on the first day of kindergarten. They were both shy and quiet, but something about each other drew them together. As they grew older, their bond only deepened. They spent countless hours exploring the forest behind their houses, building forts, and sharing secrets. They became each other's confidants, always there to lend a listening ear or a comforting shoulder to cry on. People often remarked on their strong friendship, and they couldn't help but smile at the thought of how lucky they were to have found each other.

Throughout their teenage years, the two boys faced the challenges of growing up together. They experienced the awkwardness of puberty, the ups and downs of school life, and the angst of trying to figure out who they were in a world that seemed determined to put them in boxes. But through it all, they remained by each other's side, offering unwavering support and endless understanding.

Their friendship was more than just shared experiences, though. It was the way their laughter filled the room when they were together, the way they could have entire conversations without uttering a single word. It was the gentle touch of a hand on a shoulder, the way they knew what the other was thinking before a word was spoken.

As they entered their teenage years, a shift began to occur within Alex. He started to question his own feelings and desires, realizing that he was gay. It was a secret he kept hidden, unsure of how his best friend would react. He didn't want to risk losing the one person who meant everything to him.

And so, Alex remained silent, burying his true self deep within, afraid of what it might mean for his friendship with Ben. But little did he know, Ben was harboring his own secret. He had slowly come to realize that his...