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{y/n} and Ian Gallagher have been best friends for as long as they can remember. Growing up together on the South Side of Chicago, they’ve shared everything—childhood memories, family chaos, and countless late-night conversations. To everyone around them, they’re just best friends. What no one knows is that Ian has been secretly in love with {y/n} for years. Afraid of ruining the friendship they built, he keeps his feelings hidden, convincing himself that staying by her side is enough. But as they grow older, pretending becomes harder. Jealousy, lingering glances, and unspoken feelings begin to blur the line between friendship and something more. Sometimes, the person you’ve loved all along is the one standing right in front of you.