You're my best friend.

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It was a Friday night, and Jimmy and Kim had decided to go out with their friends from work to a local bar. They had been working hard all week, and they were looking forward to letting loose and having some fun.

Ernesto was on the stage, singing karaoke at the top of his lungs. They couldn't help but laugh at his off-key rendition of "Livin' on a Prayer."

"Ernesto!" Jimmy called out, grinning. "You're a rockstar, man!"

Kim raised her bottle of beer to Ernesto in support, and everyone else followed suit, cheering him on. One by one, the group of friends took turns on the stage, singing karaoke and enjoying themselves. The drinks flowed freely, and everyone was having a good time.

Jimmy and Kim found themselves sitting next to each other at the bar, reminiscing about old times and making each other laugh.

"Do you remember that one time back in the mailroom when you took a picture of your ass and sent it to Gary? He was so pissed! " Kim said, laughing.

Jimmy chuckled and said " He should've seen it coming when he 'accidentally' ate my favorite sandwich!"

"His wife saw that Jimmy! She thought he's cheating on her!" Kim said with a fake frown before bursting into laughter again.

For a second he looked deep into those dreamy blue eyes and couldn't help but think about how beautiful she is. His heart ached, and His bright smile transformed into a bittersweet smile, tinged with a hint of sadness.

Kim didn't notice that, she continued talking about the silly mistakes she had made and the stupid pranks that Jimmy had pulled off. Jimmy played along, keeping it cool. He had learned to act as if nothing had changed and as if he hadn't fallen head over heals in love with her. As Jimmy told the story of the misleading brown spot on Howard's pants, and how everybody joked about boss shitting himself, Kim laughed so hard that she had to hold onto Jimmy's arm to keep her balance. He didn't mind at all, enjoying the feel of her body pressed against his side and the sound of her laughter filling the air.

Maybe there was something in the way he looked at her in that moment, that made her laughter fade. She saw a deep affection in his eyes which made her smile awkwardly. They both knew that there was something special between them, something that went beyond friendship. But they pretended as if nothing was there. They were just friends and everybody knew that!

Shortly after, the bartender interrupted the awkward silence by asking if they needed anything and oh boy, they both needed another drink!

As the night went on, with one drink after another, Jimmy tried to escape his thoughts but found himself more and more drawn to her. She was by his side, talking to him, and he couldn't help but feel an overwhelming desire to hold her. He couldn't help but notice the way her hair fell in soft waves around her face, or the way her eyes sparkled in the dim light of the bar. He longed for her touch, for the feeling of her body pressed against his.

It was getting late and their friends began to leave one by one, until it was just the two of them left. They were still sitting close together, their shoulders touching, as they talked and laughed and sipped their drinks.

A few moments later Jimmy and Kim walked outside the bar to take a smoke break. Kim lit up a cigarette and took a deep drag.

Jimmy watched her as she exhaled a cloud of smoke into the night air. He had never really been a smoker, but something about the way the cigarette touched her lips was incredibly enticing to him. That's why he loved sharing a cigarette with her.

"Mind if I take a drag?" he asked, his voice low and husky.

Kim handed him the cigarette, and he took a deep drag, feeling the smoke fill his lungs. As he exhaled, he moved just a little closer to Kim, putting the cigarette back to her lips. His heart was pounding so fast, and it felt like he was dying to taste her lips. He avoided eye contact, not wanting to reveal his true feelings.

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