William was in love with his best friend- Nut. Quietly. Hopelessly. But when Nut falls into a whirlwind romance with someone else, William is left behind- crushed beneath the weight of feelings he never got to share. Heart bruised, feelings unspoken, he tries to keep going, to bury the ache. Est doesn't care about the past. From the moment he meets William, he wants him- completely. He gives without hesitation and touches William like he's something sacred. And slowly, William begins to heal. To want. To feel again. And Est falls harder than he ever meant to. But no matter how close they get, there's always a part of William, Est can't quite reach-a quiet ache that makes him wonder: is he still chasing a ghost? Pairing: Male x Male (William x Est) Genre: Contemporary Romance, University AU Themes: Slow burn, unrequited love, emotional healing, queer love Content Notes: Mild angst, romantic tension, sexual tension, soft emotional growth.

What started as a fake relationship slowly turned into something neither of them expected. William and Est agreed to pretend - just for appearances, just for their friends, just to make things easier. But between shared moments, stolen glances, and the quiet comfort of being together, pretending stopped feeling like a lie. From awkward beginnings to soft mornings, family visits, jealous fights, and finally, a heartfelt proposal - their fake love became the most real thing in their lives. It wasn't perfect, but it was theirs. And in the end, they didn't just fall in love - they built a forever.