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

Before she could come up with a response,anyresponse,a throat cleared above them and Dana looked up to find the waitress standing over them,staring at them with wide eyes.“I’m just gonna come back,okay?”She flashed them an embarrassed,toothy grin.“Take your time.”


As she hurried away,Dana glanced at Bethany.A moment later,they burst into giggles,their friendship mended as if it had never been broken in the first place.Chapter 5:Like I Love You


Dana stayed with her parents through the holidays,then returned with Bethany to New York.Though her mother bitched about the arrangement,she thought both her parents were more than a little relieved to see her go.At her age,she needed to be out of their house and on her own,even if that meant living with someone else.As long as it wasn’t with them,they were happy.


And being back with Bethany again,so was she.


Chapter 23