It's Always Been You
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Ariana Flores and Benjamin Suzuki have been rivals since childhood. Determined to one-up the other in whatever means, they butt heads frequently, at the mirth and delight of their family and friends.
However, they're forced to put aside their differences as Ari's sister and Ben's best friend finally decided to tie the knot. Will they be able to play nice or will their conflict finally set them off?
"It's Always Been You" is a slow burn NA romance.
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Note: Originally published in Winter 2017. Story Edited in August 2022 for grammatical errors, smoothing out story structure.
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