Just Friends (Solby short story)

Prologue

Sam

He looked at me straight in the eyes. His eyes were so blue like the sky. But his were cold. And I knew that I shouldn't have come out to him. I am just thankful that I didn't come out fully and say that I love him. I just said I'm gay.

"Sam" he said. "You know we're only friends right?"

"Yes, Colby, I know. I don't even like you like that. I just want to know if I have to move now or not." I said, of course, lying about the part where I don't like him.

His blue eyes suddenly turned into a shade of sadness. "Why'd you think that you have to move? You're my best friend. Whatever you sexuality is, I wouldn't care, Sam." He said, smiling weakly. I don't know why he sounded sad but I chose to just ignore it and be happy so I smiled at him. Full teeth smile and said, "Thanks Colby! You really are the best friend I've ever had." I hug him but let go quickly before he gets uncomfortable.

"Thanks for being honest." He said and then walked away to his room. I stood in the living room trying to process that that happened. I just came out to my best friend and love of my life but I still wasn't able to tell him my feelings.

I should've. I know. But doing so might ruin our friendship. I'd rather have him as my best friend than lose him because I want him as my lover.