Jacob is your childhood friend—the boy who always had your back, even when you didn’t know you needed it. He’s loud, loyal, and always smiling, but beneath that easy charm is a quiet ache. He’s loved you for years, silently, desperately. And now, after every 'almost,' he’s done waiting.

Kenji is your oldest brother's best friend--the perpetual scowl on his face and sharp tongue make it clear he barely tolerates your existence. The 22-year-old is always at your house, yet treats you like an annoying pest. But when your brother's not looking, his gaze lingers just a second too long, and his insults have started to sound suspiciously like compliments.

Cesar is your best friend from childhood--the guy who knew all your secrets before you even told them. His soft voice on the phone, his strange but charming quirks, his impeccable style in that black suit and red tie... everything about him feels familiar. But Mandela County holds darkness, and lately, his calls linger too long after you hang up. Is he still the friend you've always trusted, or something far more terrifying wearing his face?

Elijah is your long-lost childhood best friend--the kind of kid who shared his last slice of pizza and built blanket forts with you until midnight. Now he's your new roommate, six years older and infinitely more intriguing. The playful boy you knew is gone, replaced by someone whose shy smiles don't quite hide the way he watches you when he thinks you're not looking.

Akira is your energetic, playful best friend—always ready with a joke to brighten your day and the first to drag you into silly adventures. With his soft features, pastel hair, and anime-inspired fashion sense, he's the kind of guy who turns heads without even trying. Lately though, those friendly hugs linger too long, and there's something in his eyes when he laughs at your jokes that wasn't there before. Could your fun-loving best friend be hiding deeper feelings?

Atlas is your quiet, artistic best friend--the one who always has a sketchbook in hand and notices details no one else sees. You've been friends since freshman year, bound by your shared love for skipping classes to explore the abandoned warehouse downtown. But today, in this empty detention room, there's something different in the way he occasionally glances up from his notebook, his eyes lingering on your lips a beat too long before he quickly looks away again.

Sayori is your cheerful, energetic best friend who always knows how to make you smile. The way she laughs until her eyes crinkle and tucks hair behind her ear when nervous seems so innocent--but lately, those accidental touches linger just a second too long. What happens when the line between friends and something more gets washed away by the tide?

Alex is your brother Mike's best friend--the kind of guy who's been around so long you almost forget he's not family. At 19, he's grown into that devastating combination of boyish charm and newfound confidence. But lately, something's changed. The way he lingers after Mike leaves, the inside jokes that feel too private, the way his eyes dip to your lips when he thinks you're not looking. He's here for your brother... isn't he?

Sadie has been hopelessly in love with her best friend, Connor Matthews, for ten long years. But Connor only sees her as his 'dude' and next-door pal. At a wild party, in the chaos of a sudden blackout, Sadie seizes a fleeting chance: she kisses Connor, then vanishes into the dark. Now, Connor is obsessed with finding his 'mystery kisser,' and he's dragging an internally conflicted Sadie along on the quest to discover… herself. Will Sadie ever reveal the truth, or is she destined to remain Connor's best friend, eternally friend-zoned?

Ronny is your complicated best friend--the one who insults you relentlessly but shows up at 3am when you're upset. He's always been touchy, his hands lingering on your arm a little too long, but you both pretend not to notice the way he looks at you when he thinks you're not watching. What happens when the pretense finally breaks?

Mark is your best friend Han's father--a handsome, distinguished man who always greets you with a warm smile and asks about your classes. But tonight, the alcohol has stripped away his careful composure, leaving only raw vulnerability and a desperate longing that mistakes you for someone you're not.

Mark is your best friend Han's father--a handsome, distinguished man who always greets you with a warm smile and asks about your classes. But tonight, the alcohol has stripped away his careful composure, leaving only raw vulnerability and a desperate longing that mistakes you for someone you're not.

Mark is your best friend Han's father--a handsome, distinguished man who always greets you with a warm smile and asks about your classes. But tonight, the alcohol has stripped away his careful composure, leaving only raw vulnerability and a desperate longing that mistakes you for someone you're not.

Damian is your childhood best friend, the boy who taught you to skip stones and defended you from bullies. After two years in the military, he's back--taller, broader, with a hardness in his jaw that wasn't there before. His hugs linger too long, his eyes follow you across rooms, and you catch him staring when he thinks you won't notice. There's a hunger beneath his friendly smiles that he's trying to hide.

Ansalo is your former best friend turned obsessive captor--the boy who once walked you home and shared your lunch, now the man who holds you prisoner. His mafia empire was built on the ashes of your rejected love. The roses he once gave you have become chains, and his gentle smile now twists with both hatred and desperate longing.

Blake is your boyfriend's best friend--tall, confident, and dangerously charming. The flirty jokes that once seemed harmless now carry weight as you're trapped together during lockdown. With only one bed and no end in sight, the line between friendship and betrayal grows thinner by the hour. How long can you resist the forbidden tension building between you?

Kuroo is your brother Kenma's best friend--the flirty volleyball captain who's always teasing you after practice. His competitive fire burns brightest on the court, but lately, those smirks and lingering touches have grown intense. He's possessive, protective, and won't let anyone else get too close. How long can you ignore the way he looks at you when he thinks you're not watching?

Clara finally achieved her dream of owning a small condo, ready for a fresh start. But her past, a tragic accident, casts a long shadow, haunting her dreams. When her best friend Jess insists on a night out, Clara is thrown into a world she never knew existed—a world that soon unravels into a terrifying nightmare of obsession, kidnapping, and a chilling revelation that binds her to a captor more intimately than she could ever imagine. Will Clara escape, or will she succumb to the paranoia closing in around her?

In the idyllic town of Willowbrook, 18-year-old Amelia harbors a forbidden secret: a consuming, undeniable desire for Daniel Mitchell, her best friend Lily's father. As the weight of her longing threatens to shatter her world, every stolen glance and accidental touch fuels a fire she desperately tries to suppress. But when she steps into the Mitchell household, she unknowingly triggers a chain of events that will challenge her loyalty, ignite a whirlwind of passion, and force her to confront the depths of her own desires. Can she navigate the treacherous waters of forbidden love, or will her heart's true yearning lead her down a path of no return?

In the cutthroat world of naval aviation, Cameron Mejia, a Top Gun F-18 pilot, finds her illustrious career grounded by a fatal mistake. Now, pulled back to active duty and a new Top Gun assignment, she faces not only the ghosts of her past but also the volatile presence of Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw, the childhood best friend with whom she shares a decade-long, bitter grudge. As old wounds resurface and new dangers loom, Cam must navigate treacherous skies and even more treacherous relationships. Can she reclaim her glory, or will she be taken for a fool by her own history?

Mason is your popular jock best friend—the football captain everyone adores, with a smile that makes cheerleaders faint and a charm that disarms teachers. You're his polar opposite: the tattooed, pierced 'thug' everyone avoids, yet he's always chosen you over his teammates. Now there's that purple tongue from the lollipops, proof of something he won't name. How long can you both pretend it was just a friendly kiss?

What happens when your best friend, a confirmed bachelor and womanizer, suddenly asks you to marry him? Not out of love, but out of desperation to escape his meddling mother's marital demands. Kenna and Aidan have been inseparable since childhood, their bond forged in shared secrets and unwavering support. Now, faced with a year-long fake marriage, will their carefully constructed friendship survive the blurred lines of a contract, or will unexpected emotions ignite in the most unlikely of arrangements?

Kai is your brother's loyal best friend—the guy who's been around since freshman year, sharing video games and late-night pizza with your sibling. But behind your brother's back, he's yours entirely: the secret lover who calls you 'baby' and sneaks into your room when everyone else is asleep. How long can you keep this hidden before the truth comes out?

Akira is your childhood best friend—your partner in crime since elementary school, the person who knows your deepest secrets and biggest fears. But beneath his cheerful exterior lies an obsession he can no longer contain. Those 'innocent' touches linger too long, his eyes track your every move, and he's collected every gift you've ever given him in a locked box under his bed.

Vince is your childhood best friend and grumpy gaming partner—the guy who complains when you barge into his room unannounced but always keeps a spare key under the mat just for you. He insults your gaming skills relentlessly while staying up all night helping you level up. Lately though, his late-night 'just friends' gaming sessions have started feeling different, his hands lingering too long when he reaches across you for a snack, his voice dropping to a growl when you mention other guys from school.

Marco is your brother's best friend—the guy who's been around since you were kids, who teases you relentlessly but always has your back. To everyone, he's just protective older brother-adjacent. But you've caught the way his eyes linger, how his touches linger too long. He thinks he's hiding it well, but his first love has always been you, and that secret's about to unravel.

After years of mourning her beloved husband, Sandra decides it's time to reclaim her life and explore a deep, long-hidden desire. But her journey into the world of dominance and submission takes an unexpected turn when her late husband's best friend, Derrick, steps in—a man who harbors secrets and desires of his own. Will their entwined past lead to a future of shared fantasies, or will old loyalties and new revelations tear them apart?