Adeline and I have always had a special connection, even when she was just my best friend's little sister. But now that she's back from France, there's something different about her. She has this newfound confidence and grace that is impossible to ignore.
I find myself drawn to her in a way that goes beyond friendship. It's like there's a magnetic pull between us, urging me to explore the possibility of something more... romantic.
But it’s not as simple as just making a move. Adeline is dealing with so much right now - the pressure of voting on such an important issue like abortion for human rights weighs heavily on her shoulders. And the fact that she holds such strong beliefs contrary to mine makes things even more complicated.
I admire Adeline for standing firm in what she believes in, even if we don't see eye-to-eye on this particular matter. Her unwavering dedication to her values is one of the things I love most about her.
Edward has given me his blessing to pursue Adeline romantically, but with one condition - that I take care of her and never hurt her. And while I appreciate his concern for his sister’s well-being, I can’t help but feel hesitant about taking things further at this moment.
The death threats Adeline has received because of her stance on abortion only add another layer of complexity to our situation. It breaks my heart knowing that someone as kind-hearted and compassionate as Adeline would be subjected to such cruelty simply for voicing her opinion.
For now, all we can do is continue pretending that we're just friends - laughing together over inside jokes and sharing quiet moments where our gazes linger a little too long before looking away shyly. But deep down inside me lies an undeniable desire yearning; longing for the day when pretense will no longer be necessary – when I can finally confess my true feelings for Adelaine without fear or reservation. Until then though...we'll keep pretending.