Nothing Lasts for Eternity

After sleeping with her childhood friend for the 999th time, he was still enjoying it as much as before.

The next morning, Sinead Green had kiss marks left all over her. She could feel the soreness all over her body if she moved even just a little.

The scent of love was still heavy in the hotel room as Nelson's lean arms held her close. As Nelson Lane was still enjoying the warmth in his embrace, he nonchalantly said, "Wear something nice tomorrow and come home with me."

Sinead looked up at Nelson, surprised…

"Are you finally planning to... go public with our relationship?" Sinead Green asked Nelson Lane as she looked at him with hope.

Nelson raised his brow and gave her a sideways look. "Go public with what? My family set up a date for me at my home tomorrow. Come over and help keep things lively so she doesn't feel awkward."

Sinead was shocked upon hearing those words.

She could hear her heart beat as her mind went blank. "Your family is setting up a date for you? Then what am I supposed to be?"

Nelson had already gotten up and was getting dressed. He simply gave Sinead a lazy glance as he said, "You? You're my friend for everything. My food buddy, my gaming buddy, and the one I sleep with to take care of each other's physical needs."

A chill ran down Sinead's spine as the color drained from her face, her lips trembling.

Seeing her expression, the smile on Nelson's face slowly faded. He leaned in toward her. "Come on, Sinead. You didn't really think we were boyfriend and girlfriend all these years, did you?"

That teasing tone pierced straight through her heart. She fought off the urge to sob as her voice cracked, the words coming out unevenly. "How... How could I? I'm going to take a shower."

Sinead scrambled to her feet and staggered into the bathroom. As soon as the door shut, she felt all her strength drain away as she sank to the floor. Nelson's words still echoed in her ears as she stared at the kiss marks he had left all over her body, and she couldn't stop her tears from streaming down her face now.

They had known each other for more than twenty years. They had grown up together, shared the same glass of milk, and even read the same comic books.

When they were eighteen, they had even gotten drunk and slept together.

Once there was a first time, there was a second, a third...

At night, their intimacy was close and tight. During the day, they did all the things a normal couple would do. They walked hand-in-hand through crowds, kissed at midnight on New Year's Eve as they promised to stay together for the coming year, and spent hours on the phone every day keeping the spark alive...

Sinead had always thought the two of them were already together and had simply never made