"Some stories don't begin with love at first sight. They begin with years of knowing someone... until one day, everything changes." You're nineteen, and your dad's longtime best friend has spent years convincing himself you were just the girl he watched grow up. Then one afternoon in the kitchen, a batch of cupcakes changes everything. What begins with stolen glances and almost-accidental touches slowly becomes something neither of you knows how to ignore. Every mile of an unexpected three-day road trip, every quiet conversation, every shared coffee, autumn festival, snow-covered Saturday, and whispered "this can't happen" only makes staying apart harder. The hardest part isn't falling for each other. It's pretending you didn't. A cozy, small-town slow-burn romance about timing, friendship, and discovering that sometimes the person who has always felt like home is the one you never expected to fall in love with. Tropes: fanfic/age gap/dads best friend/sfw/forbidden/slow burn/unspoken feelings/ (this is a beau arlen fanfic I started posting on tiktok) it's my first time writing so please keep that in mind <333

He was my father's best friend. I was the girl who learned too young that some people are impossible to stop loving. Moving into his house was supposed to be temporary. Falling for him was never part of the plan. After my TikTok For You page became completely flooded with Dad's Best Friend stories starring our favorite, Jensen Ackles, I couldn't resist writing one of my own. I wanted to create a story that would keep you on the edge of your seat, make you fall in love with the characters, and leave you counting down the days until the next chapter. Before you begin, please keep in mind that English isn't my first language. There may be a few mistakes along the way, and I truly appreciate your patience and understanding. Most importantly, I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I've enjoyed creating it. So, get comfortable, turn the page, and welcome to Off Limits.

Some people fall in love with the wrong person. I fell in love with my best friend's father. I was fifteen when my crush started. Twenty-two when I realized it had never really ended. Aaron Lawrence has always been my safe place. Calm. Patient. Untouchable. The problem? He's seventeen years older than me. And he's the only man I can never have. ~~ ❝ I-I...hate you. ❞ ❝ Good. ❞ A teasing smile plays on his lips. ❝ Now come on, love...move those hips for me. ❞ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED to noctrawrites 2026

He was my Father's best friend.. I wasn't supposed to fall for him.

sorry if this sucks i don't write alot but i hope yall like it anyway 💌😽