My Bestie Stole My Seven‑Year Crush

I kept a secret crush on my childhood best friend James for seven years. My bestie Lily knew the whole time, cheered me on, told me to go for it. So I did. Rode a bus all night, flowers and cake in hand, heart pounding the whole way. Got to the football field and found them kissing. That was the day I lost my crush and my best friend in one shot. It was also the day I met Ethan, and everything changed.