The Five-Year Friend Zone
Language: en
I loved Xavier for five years. From freshman year of high school to sophomore year of college, people came and went, but I was the only one who stayed by his side. On his birthday, I was a little late. Outside the private room, I heard him say, "Chloe? Don't talk nonsense, we're just friends." Heh, friends. I sneered, turning to leave. Zach walked out from around the corner. Seeing me at the door, his tone was affectionate, "Sister Chloe, you're here. Why don't you go in?" I looked at his handsome face, reached out to hook his neck, stood on tiptoe, and kissed his lips. The door to…