Rumor Has It: A Small Town, Friends to Lovers Rom Com

I've been friends with Theo Jameson since he defended my honor in third grade. He's my bro, my bestie, my knight in shining flannel. But after an unpleasant night at the local bar, I'm experiencing feelings I don't even understand. Not to mention, everyone in town seems to be whispering about it. What they're saying isn't true, but I find myself wishing it was. The moment I rescued Ellie Hayes from uncertain danger in elementary school, I knew my life would never be the same. She's my best friend, my confidant, my hero. She's not one to make trouble but that all changed at our favorite watering hole. I've never seen her that mad and maybe it's just me, but it was hot. Now I got friends asking me how long we've been secretly going out and everytime I deny it,