I’ve had a crush on my brother’s best friend for as long as I can remember.

From the time he sweetly shared his ice cream cone with me after I dropped mine on the pavement to the day we stood by my brother’s side at his wedding, I have secretly admired Ben.

As the best man and maid of honor, Ben and I shared a lot of responsibilities. We’d been psyching each other up for months, planning an elaborate entry dance and bouncing ideas for our speeches off one another. But the moment we looked forward to most was after the speeches — when our obligations were through and we became free to drink and have fun.

Finally, we made it to the end. In a moment of camaraderie, we decided to hit the bar for celebratory drinks. Tucked away in the corner, away from the prying eyes of family and... Read More