The Line We Crossed
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THE RULE: Don't fall for your best friend.
THE PROBLEM: Liam Cruz.
He was my anchor. The one person who understood the mess of blueprints in my head and the frantic beating of my heart. For two years, we had one rule: don't ever cross the line.
Our friendship was the most important foundation in my life, and I would never risk it.
But then came one party, one rival, and one lie.
And the line we were never supposed to cross is the only thing I can see. The space between his bedroom and mine is ten feet of unbearable tension, and I'm not sure how much longer we can pretend not to feel the heat.
What happens when your sanctuary becomes your battleground?
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