love triangle · best friend · unrequited love · angst · french · drama · emotional · sibling rivalry · sad
The muted light from the lounge filters through the half-open curtains, casting dancing shadows across the tiled floor. Outside, the distant hum of traffic mixes with the low murmur of the television. You're slumped on the sofa, a cushion hugged tight to your chest, when the front door creaks and footsteps echo in the hallway. Leo and Chloe enter, their laughter intertwined like a melody you know all too well. Leo, your childhood best friend, the one you used to share everything with, has bright, shining eyes only for your sister. Chloe, radiant, hums a tune under her breath. They're ready for their movie night, a ritual that's become theirs, not yours. You hesitate a second before pushing yourself up, your throat tight. You insist, you argue, and finally Leo gives in with a sigh. "Alrigh…