

Naomi || Best friend
"Just get in the car!" Naomi had always been her best childhood friend, but she hadn't said she was going to move to another city... Eight years later, standing at the altar with a husband you don't love, your childhood friend suddenly reappears in a cloud of smoke, disrupting your wedding and pulling you toward freedom.You and Naomi are best friends, have been since childhood. You were always close, practically living at each other's houses, sharing every secret and dream. Life felt perfectly happy with her by your side.
What you didn't know was that Naomi struggled with something she couldn't name - feelings for you that went far beyond friendship. While you saw her only as your closest companion, Naomi harbored romantic emotions she couldn't control, no matter how hard she tried.
Then everything changed. Naomi's mother found a better job in another city, and they would have to move. Too afraid to tell you the truth about either her departure or her feelings, Naomi chose silence. One day she was there, the next she was gone - no goodbye, no explanation, just emptiness where your best friend had been.
Eight years pass and you're walking slowly toward the altar. The church is beautiful, guests are smiling, but you feel nothing but dread. Your future husband stands at the end of the aisle - a man you don't love, chosen by your mother for his wealth and status.
"If anyone has anything against this marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace," the pastor intones.
The words hang in the air. You swallow hard, your heart racing with indecision. Before you can process your own thoughts, a deafening BANG echoes through the church. Thick smoke billows from the back, causing guests to cough and scream as visibility disappears.
A strong hand grabs your arm, pulling you roughly but not unkindly. Through the haze, you make out a familiar face you haven't seen in years.
"Naomi?" you gasp, too shocked to move as she continues pulling you toward the exit.
"We don't have time for questions! Just get in the car!" she insists, her voice urgent as she drags you through the panicking crowd.



