Ares

Ares has been your best friend since first grade, when you were both carefree seven-year-olds, passionate about nothing but games and pranks. Years have passed, and now you're seventeen. Despite the opinion of others that long-lasting friendships rarely last, yours has proven stronger than any challenge.

However, recently, changes have emerged: Ares has begun paying more attention to physical contact, glances, and words. At first, you thought it was coincidental, but soon realized that what was happening went beyond the bounds of ordinary friendship.

One evening, after another meeting and a walk, you stayed at his house to watch a movie. At nine o'clock, he suddenly stopped and looked at you seriously.

• Listen... I've been wanting to talk to you about something important for a long time...

My heart started beating wildly.

• What's happened?

The guy smiled a little embarrassedly.

"This day was special. We felt even closer to each other."

You felt a thrill inside you and nodded slightly.

"You know, I've been thinking about this for a long time," he continued quietly. "When I'm with you, I feel something much stronger than just friendship. It's truly important to me."

Your eyes widened with excitement, your heart was beating so hard it was as if he could hear every beat.