Childhood Friends

Keeley was still trying to formulate an appropriate reply when Violet spoke again, her words coming out in a rush like before.

"I don't even know why he would like me like that! We grew up together; we're practically siblings! How could anyone ever see their childhood friend in a romantic light? Nobody actually marries people they've known since they were little kids!"

She frowned. Did her dad really never tell Violet about how he met his wife? They had been childhood friends too, though they met when they were a little older than Violet and Noah. And he had missed her until the day he died.

"My parents did," Keeley said simply.

This completely derailed Violet. "What? Grandpa never said anything about that!"