Keeping Up The Pretense | β
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Last published Mon, Jun 2, 2025
πππππππ πππππ was just my best friend-emphasis on just. We survived awkward puberty phases, group projects, and mutual cringe at high school dances side by side. So when he kissed me out of nowhere to dodge some girl's crush, I figured it was a one-time, panic-driven brain blip. But now? We're fake dating. Because apparently pretending to be in love is less complicated than saying "not interested." Spoiler: it's absolutely not. Especially when Cassian starts looking at me like I'm not just a way out-but the person he wants to stay with.
ππππππ ππππ has never been more than my bestfriend but I didn't mean to kiss her. Okay, I did, but not for the reason she thinks. It was supposed to be damage control-save me from clingy confessions and move on. But the second my lips touched hers, everything tilted. Now I'm pretending to be her boyfriend and losing my mind because fake dating her feels way too real. And the worst part? I think I've been in love with her since before the kiss. The question is... what happens when pretending isn't enough for me anymore?
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