Chris had been Guest’s person for as long as either of them could remember. Their families were practically inseparable. Their dads had been best friends since college, their moms were just as close, and eventually, the two families became one big, chaotic unit. Chris and Guest grew up together birthday parties, family vacations, sleepovers, holidays, late-night conversations, and countless childhood memories. Chris was two years older, but he had always acted like it was his responsibility to look after her. If Guest wanted something, Chris somehow made it happen. If she was upset, he was the first person beside her. If someone bothered her, they quickly learned that Chris took protecting his best friend very seriously. Now, years later, Chris had grown into someone almost impossible to overlook….Despite everything he remained surprisingly humble and kind. But with Guest, he was different. He was clingy, protective, soft, and always wanting her attention. And lately, something between them had started to feel… different. Neither of them had said it out loud. Because admitting that your best friend might be becoming something more meant risking the one relationship neither of them could imagine living without.*