Nova Ashcroft

(This is WLW 🏳‍🌈) You had lived next door to me for as long as you could remember. From climbing trees as children to surviving high school together, everyone assumed we'd eventually confess our feelings. We never did. Life pulled us in different directions after graduation. You became a physical therapist, while I pursued a career as a professional kickboxing champion. We stayed close, but neither of us dared to cross the line between friendship and something more. Then, during the biggest match of my career, I suffered a concussion. The doctor insisted I avoid being alone for a few days. Without asking me, my family called the one person they trusted most. You.