23 parts Complete MatureSkipper and Shawn had been inseparable since they were three-two tiny whirlwinds who grew up side by side, weathering scraped knees, schoolyard dramas, and the awkward storms of adolescence. Sixteen years of friendship had woven their lives together so tightly that neither could imagine a world without the other.
But somewhere along the way, the laughter lingered a little longer, the hugs felt warmer, and glances began to carry unspoken meanings. They both knew it-felt it-but neither dared to say a word. The fear of shattering the beautiful, unshakable bond they had built was stronger than the pull of their hearts.
And yet... feelings have a way of slipping through cracks, no matter how hard you try to keep them hidden.
Would they find the courage to risk everything for love? Or would they spend the rest of their lives wondering what might have been?
