𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓲𝓷 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮

ᶠᵉᵉˡⁱⁿᵍˢ ᵒʳ ⁿᵒ ᶠᵉᵉˡⁱⁿᵍˢ ?

The sun had set, and the house was quiet. Aurelia sat on her bed, a pile of old photos and mementos scattered around her.

The day had been filled with laughter and nostalgia, but now that she was alone, she couldn't shake the thoughts that had been swirling in her mind since Walker's playful antics earlier.

Aurelia picked up a photo of her and Walker from their time filming

They were at a fair, faces painted with bright colors, grinning at the camera. She traced her finger over his face, her mind replaying the events of the day.

"Why did it feel so different today?" she muttered to herself, leaning back against her pillows.

She closed her eyes and let her mind wander back to the moment in her room.

The way Walker had teased her about reading Percy Jackson, the way he had tossed the book aside and insisted she hang out with him instead.

The way he'd just make her dance with her .

The way he had looked at her when they were singing together—it all felt so intense. Too intense to just be brushed off as nothing.

"Do I have feelings for him?" she wondered aloud, the words hanging in the air.

The thought made her heart race.

Walker had always been her best friend, her confidant.

They had shared so many memories, so many moments of laughter and support. But had something shifted? Had those feelings deepened into something more?

Aurelia sighed and picked up her diary, flipping through the pages until she found a blank one.

She grabbed a pen and began to write.

Dear Diary,

Today was amazing, as usual. Anastasia, Walker, and I had so much fun looking through old stuff and singing together. But something felt dont know different

Walker was his usual playful self, but there were moments when I caught him looking at me in a way that made my heart skip a beat. And when we were singing Taylor Swift, it felt like we were the only two people in the room.

I don't know what to make of these feelings. He's my best friend. We've always been close, but now I can't help but wonder if there's something more.

Is it just me?

Am I imagining things?

I don't want to ruin our friendship by overthinking this, but I can't ignore how I felt today.

Do I have feelings for him? Or is it just the nostalgia and the fun we had messing with my head?

She paused, chewing on the end of her pen. The feelings were confusing, and she wasn't sure how to navigate them.

"Why does this have to be so complicated?" she asked the empty room.

Aurelia put the diary down and picked up her phone.

She scrolled through her photos, stopping at a recent one of her and Walker.

They were at the beach, both laughing as the waves crashed around them.

It was one of her favorite photos because it captured their friendship perfectly—natural, carefree, and full of joy.

As she stared at the photo, she thought about all the moments they had shared. The way Walker always knew how to make her laugh, the way he supported her through tough times, the way he was always there, no matter what.

"Maybe I do have feelings for him," she whispered.

The thought scared her. What if he didn't feel the same way?

What if admitting her feelings changed everything?

She didn't want to lose him as a friend, but she couldn't deny the possibility that her feelings might be more than just platonic.

Aurelia took a deep breath and decided to take things one step at a time. She would keep her feelings to herself for now, try to sort them out without overcomplicating things. She needed to figure out what she wanted and what these feelings truly meant.

With that decision made, she closed her diary and put away the photos. She turned off her light and crawled into bed, pulling the covers up to her chin.

As she lay there, staring at the ceiling, her mind wandered back to Walker. She thought about his smile, his laugh, the way he always made her feel safe and happy. And as she drifted off to sleep, she couldn't help but wonder what the future held for them.

there was a soft knock on the door, and Violet, her 13-year-old sister, poked her head in. "Hey, can I come in?"

Aurelia quickly shut her diary. "Sure, Vi. What's up?"

Violet entered the room, looking curious. "I heard you talking to yourself. Everything okay?"

Aurelia sighed, patting the spot next to her on the bed. "Yeah, just... thinking about some stuff."

Violet sat down and looked at the scattered photos. "Is this about Walker?"

Aurelia's eyes widened. "How did you know?"

Violet shrugged. "I'm your sister. I notice things. Plus, you I see his picture opened soo."

Aurelia ran a hand through her hair. "It's just... I don't know what to feel. Walker is my best friend, but sometimes it feels like there could be something more. And it's confusing."

Violet nodded thoughtfully. "Makes sense. Feelings are complicated. But why is it bothering you so much?"

Aurelia sighed. "I'm scared. What if I do have feelings for him? What if it changes everything? I don't want to ruin our friendship."

Violet put a comforting hand on Aurelia's arm. "I get it. But maybe you should just talk to him. You guys are super close. If anyone can understand, it's him."

Aurelia looked at her sister, grateful for her wisdom. "You're right. But what if he doesn't feel the same way?"

Violet smiled. "Then at least you'll know. And if he's really your best friend, it won't ruin anything. It might be awkward for a bit, but you guys will figure it out."

Aurelia nodded slowly, letting her sister's words sink in. "Thanks, Vi. You always know what to say."

Violet grinned. "What are sisters for?" She paused " but he's basically in love with you and the way he looks at you !"

They sat in silence for a moment, the weight of the conversation lingering in the air. Then, Violet glanced at the photos again.

"You guys have so many good memories. Whatever happens, those won't just disappear."

Aurelia smiled. "You're right. I just need to figure out how I really feel."

Violet nodded. "And when you do, you better tell me !"

Aurelia hugged her sister. "Thanks, Vi. I really needed this."

Violet hugged her back. "Anytime. Now, how about we watch a movie or something to take your mind off things?"

Aurelia laughed. "Sounds perfect. Let's do it."

As they settled in to watch a movie, Aurelia felt a sense of relief wash over her. She still had a lot to figure out, but with her sister's support and the strength of her friendship with Walker, she knew she could handle whatever came next.

— YOU ARE IN LOVE —