FRIENDS TO LOVERS TRANSITIONS

g over their shared love for cheesy rom-com movies and late-night study sessions. Shane had always admired Sarah's intell

than anyone else, almost as if they could read each other's minds. But somewhere along the way, Shane started to feel something more for Sarah. He cou

saw him as nothing more than a friend? He buried his feelings deep down, pretending everything wa

time, Sarah turned to Shane with a curious look in her eyes. "Hey, Shane,

ng," Shane replied, tryin

ng, "Do you ever wonder what it would be

ld it be possible that Sarah felt the same way he did? He mustered up the courag

hisper. "But I didn't want to ruin what we have, Sarah.

le playing on her lips. "Me too, Shane. Me too. But maybe...

e new territory of being more than friends. They went on dates, held hands, and shared stolen kisses in the

mind? What if she realized she didn't want him after all? He couldn't b

n't keep the thoughts to himself any longer. "Sarah, do you...do yo

s. "Shane, I believe in us. I believe in our love. And I believe that as lon

nce made him feel hopeful, and for a moment, he dreamed a

he asked, worried. "What if we

lems. But I believe we can handle anything together. We've been through a lot, and we've

her words. He wanted to believe h

park with a warm glow. Shane couldn't help but l

oked serious. "Shane, I need t

raced. "Wh

hing his face for a reaction. "It's a great chance f

him. The thought of Sarah leaving hurt. "When do y

e replied softly. "I want to take

enge he had feared. "What do you want,

ng. "But I also want to follow my dreams. I don't want to

we try to make it work, even if you're far away?" he suggested, hoping. "We could do l

oser. "I want that too, Shane. But long-d

g. "But I believe in us. I believe we

in Sarah's eyes, the struggle between her dreams and their love. He wanted to pull her close a

t," he said gently. "Whatever yo

d them, but Shane felt worried. He wanted to support S

make long-distance work?"

tough, but I think we can do it if we both try. W

want to be there for you, no matter what

said softly. "You mean a lot to me. Bu

cision. Shane took a deep breath. "What if we set some rules fo

tening. "We could plan visits every month and vid

es," Shane added, feeling more hopeful. "It could

arm inside. "I like that idea.

unsure?" Shane asked seriously. "I do

ngs," Sarah said firmly. "If something is both

. "Okay, I promise. I want us

illed with stars. Shane took Sarah's hand and squeezed it gently. "No matt

Shane. That means a lot to me. I want t

nd uncertainty. The future was still unclear, but they k

verything he could to keep their love strong, even if it mean