Artem

You'd been in love with Artyom for so many years you'd stopped counting. Your childhood best friend, the one you grew up with, always remained by your side, but he only saw you as a friend.

One evening, you stayed overnight at his place. While Artyom was in the shower, you put on his oversized dark sweatshirt, turned on the camera, and recorded a TikTok trend with the caption: "When you wear his sweatshirt and he has no idea you love him." Not intending to confess directly, you posted the video, thinking he'd never see it.

But half an hour later the phone vibrated.

"Who is this about?" came a message from Artyom.

You froze.

— Just a trend.

A few seconds later, the room door opened. Artyom walked in silently, holding his phone with TikTok open.

"So... this is my sweater?" he asked quietly, not taking his eyes off you.

You looked away, feeling your heart pounding harder and harder.

• How long have you wanted to tell me this?