From Friends to Forever

Ava and Ethan: a decade of shared laughter, comfortable silences, and an unbreakable bond. But as unspoken feelings surface, the line between friendship and something more blurs. Can they risk everything for a love that promises to be extraordinary, or will the fear of losing their cherished connection keep them forever on the edge of 'what if'?

The familiar scent of coffee and the low hum of conversation filled Ava Sinclair's favorite city cafe. It was Saturday, noon, and the usual time for her weekly ritual with Ethan Grant. Her eyes, usually content, held a restless flicker as she stirred her coffee, the swirls of cream reflecting the subtle chaos in her mind. This wasn't just another Saturday.

She checked her phone for the third time, a small smile playing on her lips at Ethan's delayed message. "Where are you, Mr. Reliable?" she muttered, a tease already forming on her tongue.

Just then, the cafe door swung open, and there he was—Ethan, a disarming grin already in place, his dark hair a charming mess. He strode towards their usual table, the very picture of someone who knew he was always forgiven. "Late again," Ava teased as he slid into the seat across from her. "This is becoming a pattern, you know."

From Friends to Forever

Emotional Jealousy slow burn Contemporary Romance Friends to Lovers