Bradley Alyciaa month agoI never imagined I’d be writing something like this, but I feel so happy and grateful right now that I had to share my story. My best friend and I have known each other for years. She’s been there for me through all the highs and lows, every silly decision. She knows me better than anyone else, and she’s the only one who has seen me at my worst. I’ve always admired her—her kindness, sense of humor, how she handles life and people. She's always right, or at least that’s how I feel about it. But I never expected to end up here. Somewhere along the way, I started developing feelings for her. I began noticing the small things—feeling jealous, doing anything to make her happy, feeling my heart race when she smiled at me, and missing her when we weren’t together. With her, I felt like myself, and she became the only person I could share everything with (except the fact that I was in love with her). After struggling for a long time with how to tell her, I finally decided to take the leap. I bought her flowers and a Pandora ring—it was the first time I’d ever done something like that, and she was the first girl I’ve ever bought flowers for. After an amazing day together, I finally told her how I felt, and to my surprise, she felt the same way. We shared our first hug, and honestly, it felt like the luckiest moment of my life. Being with her feels so natural, like this is how it was always meant to be. She’s not just my girlfriend; she’s still my best friend, and that’s the most incredible part of it all. I can’t even begin to describe how much I love her or how grateful I am to have her by my side. Every morning, I wake up feeling like I’ve won the lottery. I love her for who she is—her heart, mind, humor, quirks—everything that makes her so uniquely herself. And honestly, I’m still in awe that she chose me. Sometimes, I catch myself just staring at her, thinking, “How did I get so lucky?” I may never fully be able to express how much she means to me, but I know I’ll do anything to make her feel special and loved. To anyone out there wondering if it’s worth risking a friendship for love, all I can say is this: be honest with yourself and with them. You never know what might happen.154
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