As I sat beside him on the couch, laughing and chatting like we always did, I couldn't shake off the realization that had been creeping up on me for weeks. I was falling in love with my best friend.

We'd known each other since college, bonding over late-night pizza and study sessions. Our friendship deepened over the years, and I cherished our effortless connection. But lately, I'd started noticing things I hadn't before – the way his eyes sparkled when he smiled, the gentle curve...