STUCK IN BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS
To him, she was more like a sister, someone he trusted completely—a status that was both a blessing and a curse.
He shared everything with her, every secret, every thought. He even once confessed that he sometimes wished she was a guy, so they could be even closer. That comment had stung, but Ivy had buried the hurt, laughing it off at the time. She knew she should be grateful to be his best friend, but she couldn’t help wishing for more.
Lost in her thoughts, Ivy leaned forward, resting her head on the table, when Justin suddenly slid into the seat beside her.
“Sorry, I’m late... was smashing Kulture in the locker room,” Justin said with a chuckle, his tone casual, as if he was discussing t