𝗝𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗔 𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗔 𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦

just friends - A.D

SUMMARY:
you find yourself caught in a complicated relationship with astrid deetz, who is spending time with another guy named jeremy. as you navigate your feelings of jealousy and confusion, you confront astrid about her intentions, leading to an emotional struggle between love and heartbreak. despite your desire to be together, it becomes clear that the timing may not be right, leaving you to question what you truly mean to each other.

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the sun was setting over the horizon, casting an eerie glow across the landscape. the small town of winter river always had an air of mystery, especially when the night began to creep in. you had just returned to your apartment after a long day when you received a text from astrid deetz, your close friend and an undeniable force of chaos and charm. you and astrid had a bond that felt both thrilling and complicated; there was a spark between you, something electric that lingered in the air, but she often kept you at arm's length.

as you sat on your bed, scrolling through your phone, you couldn't help but feel a pang of anxiety mixed with excitement. astrid had mentioned hanging out with jeremy, a guy you had heard a bit about but never met. the thought of them together ignited a fire of jealousy inside you. you couldn't quite place it, but it was difficult to shake off the feeling that you might be losing her to someone else. the way she described jeremy in her texts seemed almost too enthusiastic, and you couldn't help but wonder what they were doing together.

deciding you couldn't just sit and stew in your thoughts, you pulled on a jacket and made your way out the door. the chill in the air greeted you as you stepped outside, the night sky slowly revealing a tapestry of stars. you walked down the street, your heart racing with every step. the closer you got to astrid's place, the more apprehensive you felt.

when you arrived, you hesitated outside her door, your hand poised to knock. after a moment of contemplation, you finally knocked, the sound echoing in the stillness of the night. almost immediately, the door swung open, and there she was. astrid stood in the doorway, her dark hair tousled, eyes sparkling with mischief. she wore a black tank top that hugged her figure and a pair of ripped jeans that accentuated her unique style.

"hey! you made it!" she exclaimed, pulling you into a warm hug.

"yeah, thought i'd check in on you. what's going on?" you replied, trying to sound casual even though your heart was pounding.

"just hanging out with jeremy," she said nonchalantly, stepping back to let you in. "you remember him, right?"

you nodded, forcing a smile. "of course. nice guy." the words felt hollow in your throat.

as you entered the living room, you spotted jeremy lounging on the couch, a can of soda in his hand, and an easy grin on his face. "hey, y/n! good to see you," he said, lifting his drink in a casual salute.

"hey, jeremy," you managed to reply, feeling an uncomfortable tension creeping in. astrid settled onto the couch beside jeremy, leaning into him as they chatted about some random topic that felt distant to you.

you tried to shake off the unease, opting for the kitchen where you poured yourself a glass of water. as you took a sip, you could hear their laughter echoing from the other room, each laugh feeling like a dagger to your heart. you couldn't deny the jealousy bubbling up inside you; it made you feel small and unimportant.

just then, jeremy's voice drifted into the kitchen. "so, astrid, you never told me about y/n. are you two close?"

"oh, we're super close," astrid replied, her tone light and playful. "y/n is like the best person ever."