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Adolin Kholin’s Guide to Realizing You’re in Love With Your Best Friend by chappellroansgf
Fandoms: Stormlight Archive - Brandon Sanderson, Cosmere - Brandon Sanderson
16 Sep 2025
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Summary
Dalinar has always respected Kaladin. So when he notices the way Adolin looks at him, Dalinar has the perfect idea: ask Kaladin to be Adolin’s date to his and Navani’s wedding.
Adolin and Kaladin agree, if only to make Dalinar happy. They’re not dating. They don’t even like each other that way.
Except… maybe they do.
Pretending feels too easy. Too natural. And after the wedding, they’re left with feelings they can’t explain and definitely can’t ignore.
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“Kaladin,” Adolin repeated, “You want me to take Kaladin as my date.”
“Correct,” Dalinar said.
“Kaladin,” he said again, “You mean Bridge Four Kaladin. Captain Kaladin. My… friend Kaladin.”
“You like him, Adolin,” Navani said gently, “And we just thought… well, maybe this was a way to help you take the first step. To stop pretending it’s only friendship when it clearly isn’t.”
Adolin choked, “What—?” His voice cracked, “You think I—? That I like Kaladin? As in… like‑like?”
Dalinar frowned, “Don’t you?”
“No!” Adolin half‑shouted, “No, of course not. He’s my friend. My best friend.”
Wasn’t he?