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Kairo "Kai" Bennett doesn't believe in being chosen anymore. She's the one girls talk to when they're bored. The one they like in secret but never in public. The one they say "you're different" to-right before they leave. She's tired of being the almost. Then Talia Monroe walks into her life - not loud, not flashy, not playing games. Just steady. Soft in places Kai never got to be soft. Strong in places she's still learning to stand. They both carry heavy minds. Overthinking. Old wounds. Nights where everything feels too loud inside their heads. But instead of running from the hard conversations, they sit in them. Sometimes they argue. Sometimes they cry. Sometimes they go quiet. But they always come back and say: "Talk to me. Don't shut me out." This isn't a love that avoids the storm. It's the kind that holds hands in the rain. For the first time, Kai isn't chasing. She's chosen.

Disclaimer This story is for mature readers only (18+). It contains explicit content, including strong language, violence, graphic sexual scenes, and adult themes like betrayal, loyalty, and street life. The characters and events are fictional, but they pull from real-world struggles and emotions. Reader discretion is advised-this isn't your typical romance, so if you're sensitive to any of the themes mentioned, proceed with caution.. also one of our main characters are intersex, so there won't be any confusion 🫀

"If i was your best friend.."