One Shots

Secret Love Confession

Maria sat on the park bench, watching the golden hues of the setting sun cast long shadows on the ground. Ricky had been acting strange lately, and she could not shake the feeling that something was bothering him. They had become good friends over the past year, sharing laughs and secrets, and she did not want to see their friendship strained.

Ricky finally joined her on the bench, a pensive look in his eyes. "Maria," he began, hesitating for a moment before continuing, "I need to tell you something. It's been eating me up inside."

Maria turned to face him; concern etched on her face. "What's wrong, Ricky? You can tell me anything."

He took a deep breath and confessed, "I realized something when I saw you with your boyfriend. I was incredibly jealous, and I could not figure out why. But now I know. It is because... I've fallen for you, Maria."

Maria's heart skipped a beat as she looked into Ricky's eyes, her own emotions in turmoil. "Ricky, I..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Ricky continued, "And there's more. I've been keeping a big secret from you since the day we met."

Maria's eyes widened, a mix of curiosity and anxiety flooding her thoughts. "What secret?"

Ricky took her hand gently and said, "I've loved you from the moment we met, but I was too afraid to admit it. I thought you were happy with your boyfriend, and I did not want to ruin our friendship. But now, seeing you with him, I couldn't bear it any longer."

Tears welled up in Maria's eyes as she realized the depth of Ricky's feelings. She squeezed his hand and whispered, "Ricky, I broke up with my boyfriend because I realized I didn't love him. I love you."

Ricky's eyes widened in astonishment and joy. "You do?"

Maria nodded, her heart soaring. "Yes, Ricky. I do."

A warm smile spread across Ricky's face as he pulled Maria closer. "I can't believe this is happening," he said softly. "I've been waiting for this moment for so long."

They learned in, their lips meeting in a sweet, heartfelt kiss, sealing their newfound love. The setting sunbathed them in a warm, golden glow, as if nature itself approved of their union.

As they pulled away, Ricky chuckled and said, "I guess it's true what they say – sometimes, the best things in life are right in front of you, and you don't realize it until you're about to lose them."

Maria smiled, her heart brimming with happiness. "I'm just glad we found our way to each other."

And with that, they sat on the park bench, hand in hand, their hearts full of love and hope for the future, knowing that their friendship had blossomed into something absolutely beautiful

A/N: don't really have an update for you guys but enjoy this hahah