When you know someone for almost 3 years, you become bonded for life. They're a part of you forever and you find yourself thinking of them 24/7.

No matter how hard you try, they will ALWAYS be in your mind, even during the most intimate moments that you wouldn't expect.

Sid was one of those people. We met just before the season, where Penguins won the Stanley. At first it was a bit surreal. He was a fan of mine as I was his, and too be honest there was some attraction. But of course, neither of us were ready to be in a relationship especially since I just arrived to Pitt after a 4 year professional soccer stint overseas.

The media speculated our friendship but that's all it was; a friendship. We've been through a lot together; laughs, tears, blood, concussions, hatred. We've seen it all and through every rough patch, we were always there for each other.

He was my best friend.

That was until another guy started showing me interest. He became distant and cold. He stopped texting me every morning, wishing me a great day or just to say hello if he hadn't the time to call.

At first, I was a bit angry. He was abandoning me, our friendship. It's not my fault anyway, he's the one that introduced me to him. If he didn't want one of his teammates hitting on me, he could have prevented me from talking to him.

I had no idea how Sid truly felt because he's too stubborn to tell me to my face. It's just one of those things, being with one guy but really falling for another.

Love is a tricky thing.

Notes

This is starting from a point in the storyline where the three main characters are going through a interpersonal battle. Throughout the story there will be flashbacks to events or moments that characters have shared for the sake of backstory and fluidity.

Please bare with me and leave any feedback!