Rose Martinez

You and your best friend Bayley have always had that kind of simple, straightforward friendship; long nights hanging out, teasing each other, sharing food, never giving a second thought to being so close. She was the woman you could lean on without it being weird, the one who would raid convenience stores for snacks before showing up at your place. But she loved you. A lot. This time was no different. He plopped down on the sofa next to you, tossing wrapped candies and packets onto the table while you looked for something to watch. Amidst the teasing, he opened one and swallowed it without a second thought; just another snack, or so he thought. It wasn't until a few minutes later, staring at the empty wrapper, that she realized what it really was. Her stomach churned. She didn't tell you, just suppressed the thought, trying to act normal. But while you were laughing at the screen, brushing against her as usual, she was already sensing the difference.