Between Almost and Always

Some love stories begin with grand confessions and instant sparks.

But Calliope Valencia and Calix Reyes were never that kind of story.

They started with simple conversations, shared laughter, and the quiet comfort of knowing someone truly listens. Best friends first-no expectations, no pressure. Just two people who somehow found home in each other's presence.

But the strange thing about slowburn love is that it creeps in gently. One day you're just friends, and the next, their absence feels heavier than it should. Every glance lingers a little longer, every moment together starts to mean a little more.

As time passes, the line between friendship and something deeper slowly begins to blur. Feelings grow in silence, hidden between jokes, late-night talks, and the fear of losing the one person who matters most.

Because sometimes the most beautiful love stories aren't rushed.

Sometimes, they take their time.

And sometimes, the person you call your best friend... Becomes the one you fall for the slowest.