He Locked Him Alone With His GF's Bff and fucked Up

Leo had always known he was different. Growing up in a small town, he kept his feelings hidden, especially from his best friend, Ethan. They had been inseparable since childhood—sharing late-night talks, inside jokes, and dreams of moving to the city together. But for Leo, there was always something more.

Ethan was effortlessly charming, with messy curls and a laugh that made Leo’s heart race. He was the kind of person who made everyone feel special, but Leo couldn’t help but wish he was special in a different way.

One summer evening, after a long day at the beach, they sat on Ethan’s porch, sipping soda and watching the sunset. The golden light made Ethan’s freckles stand out, and Leo found himself staring a little too long.

“You okay, man?” Ethan asked, nudging him playfully.

Leo hesitated, then took a deep breath. “I need to tell you something.”

Ethan sat up, his full attention on Leo. “Yeah?”

Leo’s hands were shaking. “I—uh—I think I like someone.”

Ethan grinned. “Finally! Who is it?”

Leo looked down at his hands. “It’s... you.”

Silence stretched between them. Leo felt his chest tighten, regretting the words the second they left his mouth.

Then, Ethan chuckled softly. “Leo,” he whispered, reaching for his hand. “I was hoping you’d say that.”

Leo’s eyes snapped up. “What?”

Ethan’s smile turned shy. “I’ve been waiting for you to figure it out. I like you too.”

Relief and joy crashed over Leo all at once. “Really?”

Ethan squeezed his hand. “Really.”

And as the sun dipped below the horizon, Leo realized that sometimes, love had been right beside you all along—you just had to be brave enough to reach for it.