When Dana Kelly meets Bethany Bartlett for the first time in college, she falls in love ... hard. But her feelings go unrequited. The two become fast friends during a French class, though, and soon Dana requests a room transfer to Bethany’s dorm. Throughout their college years, Dana’s love grows and their friendship deepens.<br><br>After graduation Dana struggles to put aside her feelings for Bethy. When one drunken kiss threatens to ruin everything they’ve built together, Dana would rather run away than admit how she feels. But is she still the only one who feels this way?

Like I Love You

With a shake of her head,Dana tried to clear her thoughts.“That’s all fine and good,but I meant…how’d you find me here?At Denny’s?At like,six in the fucking morning?”


“It’s almost seven,”Bethany said,defensive.“And I didn’t knowyou were going to be here specifically.Since I couldn’t get a hold of you on the phone,I thought I’d come down and see you in person.I drove all night.”


“You’re shitting me.”Dana didn’t know whether to be impressed at her loyalty or worried about her sanity.“From New York?”


Bethany shrugged.“I missed you,”she said simply.


Dana didn’t respond,just let the words sit for a moment so she could savor them.She wasn’t quite ready to admit she missed Bethany,too.


After a moment,the waitress appeared with a glass of grapefruit juice—Dana’s“usual”—and set it down on the table between them.“Here you are,honey,”she drawled.“You and your friend ready to order,yet?”


Chapter 22