Just Friends (Probably)
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Last published Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Roxy has always known Nate as her brother's best friend - the guy who crashed on their couch after game nights, who teased her when she was younger, and who seemed off-limits no matter how charming he became over the years.
Now in her early twenties, Roxy has returned home for the summer after a tough year at university, hoping for peace, a reset, and some distance from a toxic relationship she just ended. But she doesn't expect Nate - now older, more serious, and annoyingly attractive - to be staying at their place for a few months while transitioning to a new job in town.
From playful banter in the kitchen to late-night talks on the porch, Roxy starts seeing a side of Nate she's never noticed before - kind, thoughtful, quietly struggling with some things of his own. And Nate? He's been keeping his distance for years, always respecting the unspoken rule: don't fall for your best friend's sister.
But rules are hard to follow when emotions run deep, and sparks that were never supposed to ignite begin to burn.
Now, Roxy and Nate must figure out if they're willing to risk the comfort of "just friends" - and face the fallout with her brother - for the chance at something real.
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