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You had been friends with Jolyne for a while now. She’s like the first true friend you have ever made in your entire life. She may not be the type of person you’d immediately befriend but her personality outshines her exterior appearance.
Ever since you started college, you have been friends with Jolyne, doing almost everything inseparably. You two told every secret together, knowing that neither of you will snitch on one another. You two stayed up talking on the phone, just talking about the most random things ever, sometimes ever venting about the problems you two have been facing at the moment.
This night is one of those moments. You and Jolyne are having a sleepover in your place, staring at the ceiling. It was an unexpected sleepover; Jolyne had a major fight with her dad that night. Not wanting to stay in the same house as him for the time being, she went over to your apartment, saying that she’ll stay over for a while.
“He’s just too… Neglectful?! It’s like as if he doesn’t give a crap about my feelings, you know?” She said, the upset tone was very evident in her voice.
You sighed, reaching over to hold her hand that was laying on top of the carpet. You gently traced small circles on her knuckles with your thumb. Your (e/c) eyes glanced at her, taking in her frustrated features. To your eyes, she is the most beautiful woman in the whole world. Hell, scratch that—Universe. Even more beautiful than you, in your opinion.
Yes, while you two shared every secret together, there is one thing you cannot tell her. At least, not yet. You are in love with your best friend. The same girl who is staying over in your house for the time being.
It’s painful in your part because you have to suppress these feelings you are having towards her. Fearing that you might ruin the friendship you have made with her. Fearing that when Jolyne finds out that her girl best friend likes her, you’ll lose the very best friend you have made for the past two years.
“You want hugs? Like what we do whenever one of us is upset?” You asked, blowing a lock of your hair away from your face.
Jolyne looked at you gratefully and nodded. “I think a hug will help. Thanks, (Y/N). You’re really the best.”
You chuckled, rolling your eyes. “Don’t sweat it… Now come here you big baby.” You opened your arms, waiting for her to go in it.
She dived into your arms, sighing softly as she snuggled herself onto your chest. You felt a blush creep your face but that did not stop you from acting any different towards Jolyne. You wrapped your arms around her, occasionally stroking her back gently in a comforting manner.
“Hey… Do you think dad actually cares about me?” Jolyne asks quietly.
“Of course, he does. Mr. Kujo just… He’s just not good at expressing himself.” You replied, looking down at her.
Jolyne simply sighed, still hugging you tightly. You can feel her press her ear against your chest, listening to the soft, steady beats of your heartbeat.
The silence remained for a couple of minutes until the black and green haired girl on top of you decided to break the silence. “Enough sappy sadness. Let’s have some girl talk!” Jolyne abruptly sat up and starts pacing your room.
You let out a laugh, sitting down on the floor, legs crossed. “What do you wanna talk about, Jo?”
“Anything! Let’s not dwell on my dad too much…” Jolyne grabbed some nail polish off your shelf and plopped them on the space in front of you, sitting in your opposite direction.
You smiled. You liked it whenever Jolyne gets giddy and happy. You tied your hair in a messy bun before picking out some nail polish to paint your nails in.
“So, uh… About Anasui? What’s he up to now?” You asked, opening the black nail polish and you start painting your nail with it.
In all honesty, you did not like that Anasui guy. You think he’s borderline creepy and that he does not know the concept of personal space, especially towards Jolyne.
Jolyne groaned. “He just won’t leave me alone. He still keeps on telling me that he’ll marry me once we finish college even though I’ve turned him down like, four times? Already???” She rolled her eyes, painting her nails a dark green.
You laughed, blowing on you nails to dry them a little. “Do you want me to confront him?” You wiggled your eyebrows playfully.
Jolyne shook her head. “Maybe soon… When I finally show him that I’m not available.” She giggled.
“And when will that be??” You smirked lightly.
“When I confess to the person that I like how I feel about them.” She grinned, picking another color to add as an accent color for her nails.
This somewhat hurt you from the inside. ‘It should be expected,’ you thought. Nevertheless, you forced a smile on your face.
“Who is it?? Weather??”
Jolyne cringed. “Dude, no! He’s literally about the same age as my dad!”
“F.F.??? Ermes??”
Once again, Jolyne shook her head. “Neither of them.”
Intrigued, you scooted a little closer to her. “Who is it??? Come on, you can tell me, I’m your best friend!” You nudged her with your elbow. “Unless… You actually do like Anasui!”
Jolyne shoved you lightly, laughing hard. “God, dude. At this point you’re making me think that you’re the one who is actually interested in Anasui since you keep on bringing him up!” She said loudly.
You also lightly pushed her in retaliation. “As if I’d like that simp!”
Jolyne laughed so hard she could almost cry. “Way too harsh there, (Y/N).” She wiped the light tears that formed on her eyes with the back of her hand.
“It’s true!” You retorted, clutching your sides tightly. “Okay but seriously, who do you like??” You asked after finally calming down from laughing too much.
Jolyne finally calmed down, taking deep breaths. “Mmmm…. I’m just scared that they’ll hate me if they find out that I like them, y’know?”
You smiled softly. “Whoever they are, I’m sure they’ll like you. I mean, who wouldn’t like someone as beautiful like you!” You exclaimed, accidentally letting that one slip out.
Jolyne blushed a little at your statement, though faintly. Realizing what you said, you immediately covered it up by saying “No homo.”
Jolyne chuckled, looking at the red carpet of your room. “You sure you wouldn’t react violently if you find out who I like?”
You shook your head. “Of course, not! That’s what friends are for, right?” You reached over to hold her hands with yours.
Gathering up the courage, Jolyne looked into your eyes. “Truth is, I like you (Y/N). I mean, I understand if you don’t but I just want to get this off my chest.” She smiled, albeit sadly.
Your eyes widened, blinking a couple of times. Did you just hear that right? Or were you dreaming? Did Jolyne, your best friend and your crush, just said that she liked you?
You snapped out of your thoughts when you heard Jolyne groan. “Man, I knew it I shouldn’t have said it…”
You panicked, immediately and vigorously shaking your head. “Hey, hey, hey, no need to regret what you just said! I… was just surprised! I did not expect that you’d say that…” You assured her.
“You hate me now, don’t you?” She said sadly.
You shook your head. “No, I don’t. In fact, I’m actually quite happy.” You shyly admitted, tucking a lock of your hair behind your ear.
Jolyne looked at you with a surprised expression. “Really?”
You nodded. “I’m glad that the feelings I’ve been suppressing for the past couple of months now are reciprocated.” You chuckled.
Jolyne smiled happily and in relief. She threw herself into your arms and hugged you tightly. A soft smile crept into your lips and you hugged her back, very tightly too. You two stayed like that for about five minutes, just savoring the close contact you two have with each other.
“Oh yeah, how do you think Mr. Kujo will react when he finds out?” You pulled away from the hug, looking at Jolyne. “His daughter dating another girl?”
She shrugged. “I’m sure dad will accept us. You did say that he cares about me and my happiness, right?” She smiled, holding your hands tightly.
You laughed, remembering what you just told her. “Yeah, you’re right.”
Jolyne checked the clock on your bedside table. “It’s late. Want to sleep now or do you wanna talk some more?”
You opened your arms. “How about we cuddle and talk until we fall asleep?”
Jolyne hugged you again, this time twisting a little so you’re the little spoon and she’s the big spoon. “Sounds like a good idea!”