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00:00It was a quiet Friday evening, and the soft hum of the television was the only sound in our cozy
00:05living room. The sun had dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow through the half-closed
00:12blinds. I curled up on the couch with a throw blanket wrapped around me, flipping through the
00:17streaming options. After a long week at work, all I wanted was a little peace, some drama on the
00:23screen, and the comfort of knowing my husband, Nathan, was upstairs finishing up a late Zoom
00:29call for work. Just as I was about to settle on a rerun of a classic crime series, the front door
00:35creaked open. I looked up, a bit startled, only to see Marcus, Nathan's longtime friend, step inside
00:43with a relaxed grin on his face. Hey, Amanda, he said, brushing a few raindrops from his jacket.
00:50Nathan said I could swing by tonight and catch the game with him. I blinked, trying to hide my
00:55surprise. Nathan hadn't mentioned anything about Marcus coming over. But then again, they were close,
01:01college roommates turned lifelong friends. Marcus had always been welcome in our home.
01:06Oh yeah, come on in, I replied, scooting over on the couch. He's upstairs still on a work call,
01:13but he should be done soon. Marcus nodded, kicked off his shoes, and walked into the living room like
01:19he'd done a hundred times before. But this time felt different. I couldn't explain why,
01:25exactly. There was something about the way he moved, the way his eyes held mine a second longer
01:30than usual. Still, I shook off the thought. He sat down next to me on the couch. Not close,
01:36but not exactly far either. What are you watching? He asked casually, glancing at the TV. Just flipping
01:43through stuff. Nothing in particular. Mind if I join you while we wait? Not at all, I said,
01:50offering him a polite smile. We sat there in silence for a few moments. I picked a movie and
01:56leaned back, but I could sense Marcus's presence beside me like a magnetic field. I knew him well.
02:02We'd all gone on trips together, had double dates, and shared holidays. But sitting next to him without
02:08Nathan around, with the house quiet and the lights dimmed, felt strange. You know, Marcus said after
02:15a while, you always pick the good movies. I never know what to watch. I chuckled softly. Nathan complains
02:23I watch too many dark thrillers. Nah, Marcus said, leaning back. They're good. Keeps things interesting.
02:31We kept watching the movie, and soon the awkward tension I'd felt started to fade. Marcus cracked a few
02:37jokes, and I laughed. It felt familiar again. Comfortable. Harmless. But then, about thirty
02:44minutes into the movie, something shifted. Marcus reached over for the bowl of popcorn on the coffee
02:50table and, in doing so, his hand brushed mine. It was quick. Maybe accidental. But it sent a jolt
02:58through me. I turned my head slightly and caught him glancing at me, just for a second, before looking
03:04back at the screen. My heart started to race, and I wasn't sure why. I told myself it was just the
03:10sudden contact, or maybe I was reading too much into it. You okay? He asked, noticing my change in
03:16posture. Yeah, just tired. Long day. He nodded and leaned back again. The movie played on, but my mind
03:25wasn't following the plot anymore. I kept replaying that moment in my head, trying to figure out what it
03:30meant. Maybe it meant nothing. Marcus was Nathan's best friend. He'd never cross a line. I pulled the
03:38blanket tighter around me, trying to focus on the movie. But I couldn't shake the feeling that Marcus
03:43was watching me out of the corner of his eye. Ten more minutes passed before Marcus leaned in slightly.
03:49You and Nathan doing okay? He asked, his voice low. I turned to him, confused. What do you mean?
03:55Just, he seems, really busy lately. Stressed out. Doesn't really talk much anymore. I nodded slowly.
04:04Yeah, he's been working a lot. We've had our ups and downs, like any couple. But we're fine.
04:10He studied me for a moment before replying. You deserve more than fine. You know that, right?
04:16I stared at him, unsure how to respond. The room felt a degree warmer now, though I couldn't tell if it
04:22was from the heating or the tension between us. Before I could answer, Nathan's footsteps came
04:28down the stairs. Hey, man. Marcus called out, his voice suddenly brighter, more animated. Nathan walked
04:36in, slightly surprised to see us sitting so close, but smiled anyway. Sorry, call ran long. Let me grab
04:44a beer. You guys already watching something? Marcus leaned back like nothing had happened. Yeah. Amanda's
04:51showing me how much better thrillers are than basketball. Nathan laughed and walked into the
04:56kitchen. I sat frozen. My emotions tangled between confusion, curiosity, and guilt. I wasn't sure what
05:04had just happened, or if anything had happened at all. But I knew I couldn't ignore it. Over the next
05:10few weeks, Marcus started coming by more often. Sometimes with a clear reason, like watching a game or
05:16helping Nathan with something in the garage. Other times, he'd just stop by to say hello. Nathan,
05:23being the trusting friend he was, never suspected a thing. And that trust made it worse. One afternoon
05:29while Nathan was out getting groceries, Marcus dropped by unannounced. I answered the door,
05:35surprised. Hey, he said, holding a coffee for me. Thought you might need this. You mentioned last week
05:42you liked this seasonal blend. Oh, thanks, I said hesitantly, accepting the cup. I know this is weird,
05:50Marcus said, rubbing the back of his neck. But I can't stop thinking about that night. I shouldn't
05:56have said what I did, but I meant it. Marcus. I started, but he stepped closer. No, he interrupted,
06:04his voice calm but firm. Let me finish. I know you love Nathan. I'm not trying to mess things up
06:11between you. But I see you. I've always seen you. And sometimes I wonder if he does. I was speechless.
06:19Part of me wanted to shut the door. Part of me wanted to scream. But a tiny, shameful part of me
06:25wanted to hear more. I don't know what you're going through, he continued. But if you ever need someone,
06:31I'm here. I shook my head and stepped back. You need to go, Marcus. Please. He nodded silently and left.
06:41That moment haunted me for days. I couldn't bring myself to tell Nathan, afraid of what it might do
06:47to their friendship. But I also couldn't unhear Marcus's words. One evening, Nathan and I sat on
06:53the porch. He looked tired, worn down by work and life. I feel like I've been neglecting you,
06:59he said suddenly. I know I've been buried in work, and I hate that I've been distant.
07:05I blinked, caught off guard. I miss us, he added, reaching for my hand. I felt tears well up.
07:13Maybe Marcus's words had cut deep because they echoed a truth I didn't want to admit.
07:17We drifted. But in that moment, I realized something. I didn't want what Marcus was offering.
07:23I wanted to find my way back to Nathan. I miss us too, I whispered. From that night on,
07:29we made small efforts to reconnect. Weekly date nights. Phones off after 7. Open conversations
07:36without judgment. I didn't see Marcus for a long time after that. When I finally did,
07:42at a barbecue Nathan hosted, he gave me a small nod, no words exchanged. And that was all I needed.
07:49Sometimes, lines blur. Temptation whispers in moments of loneliness. But real love,
07:56even when tested, has a way of reminding you where home truly is. And for me, that home was Nathan.