Side By Side With A Friend Novels & Stories

Nico's point of view “ You're what now?” I asked, certain that I had heard wrong. Perhaps all the sleep was finally getting to me by tampering with my hearing, but as her next words confirmed,I did hear her right. “ You need a friend,” she announced, staring me in the eye. “ And I've appointed myself to that position,” she added. “First of all I don't need a friend, I don't want a friend either, infact I'm in no way interested in any form of friendship.”

Amber seemed to agree as she said, "You and I both. I better get two in case." I couldn't believe that I was having a conversation with a complete stranger, when I should have been hav-ing it with Sebastian or Sophia. "Why do you say that?" She pointed to her friend on the other side of the counter. "I think my friend needs it more than I do. Be-sides this shit's kind of fun."

Yet, amidst the whispers and sidelong glances, a few faces emerged as beacons of support. Denis, Kevin, and Sam stood by my side, unwavering in their loyalty. They offered a shoulder to lean on, a listening ear, and a safe space where my vulnerability could take refuge. Their friendship anchored me, reminding me that I was not alone in this tumultuous journey. Together, we forged a bond that went beyond blood, a chosen family that would stand against any adversity.

“We were so happy when we found out we were mates, but then it just–well.” “What happened?” I ask. “We grew up, I guess,” Sylvia replies softly. In that moment, I feel a profound sense of warmth and friendship with Sylvia. I reach for her hand and squeeze it gently. At least, talking to her, I feel a little bit better about everything that’s happened. It’s nice knowing I have someone to confide in. That I’m not alone. It’s nice knowing I have someone by my side. I smile at Sylvia, looking her in the eyes. “At least we have each other.”

“Not even therapy can take away your mischievous nature.” Cressida pouted, sitting beside me. “Bae, you know I'm an author. I couldn't pass up the opportunity of doing a life confrontation scene.” “I didn't know that informing my girlfriend that she was part of a trouble was considered confrontation this day,” I replied with a raised brow. Cressida blushed, “I may have gone too far…but I wasn't lying. Having a best friend is like being in an open relationship, there a always new people joining in the name of being partners.”

𝙄𝙛 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜... 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙋𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙙, 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙.

My shop was still standing. And on Sunday I was going out with Adrian in daylight, with nothing legal between us. That scared me. Not because of danger. Because part of me already wanted the day to come.

I would love to have a conversation with him in private. Chris coughed as soon as he realized that we were lost in each other's eyes. I was pretty sure about myself but also wanted to consider a few things too. “Not everyone has to be romantically involved with another person for things to work out. Some people are better off as friends because then you will be able to assist each other better than when you are trying to get into each other's pants.” I defended myself. This was something that I needed to do to clear the air forever that I was never going to be romantically involved with my friend if that was his fear.

With her friends by her side, she felt ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead. "Thank you, both of you," Ashley said sincerely, her voice tinged with emotion. "I don't know what I'd do without you." Alarina and Emily exchanged a smile, their bond stronger than ever in the face of adversity. Together, they stood united, ready to weather any storm that came their way. For in each other, they found strength, resilience, and unwavering support – the true pillars of their friendship.

Although it felt really awkward, especially with the way his friend was looking at us when we caught sight of him eventually. His friend was staring somewhere a bit far from the stream. It was apparent now that we were indeed going to have to go through another path just to cross over to the other side. And without a word to us, his friend was on the path with Jax pulling me alongside him almost instantly as we follow suit. ***** JAX: