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He worked on becoming a better man, unaware that his best friend - the one who stood by him quietly - had been admiring him all along. She saw his strength, his growth, his silent battles. Though she never said a word, her heart was full of feelings she never dared to speak, only pride and love kept in the quiet corners of friendship.
edited: Eventually, this isn't just about Avery's love for Pierce. It's about Avery's growth without Pierce.