#unrequited-love
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A woman secretly in love with her longtime best friend struggles to contain her feelings when he unexpectedly calls, pushing their friendship toward a romantic turning point.
A bisexual high school senior secretly harbors a three-year crush on her best friend Jessica, until a late-night phone call begins to unravel the tension between them.
After years of emotionally distant, one-sided sexual encounters, a woman finally experiences tenderness and intimacy from her long-time partner when he unexpectedly begins to show affection.
A foul-mooded teen at a rural bonfire party stews over his unrequited feelings for Angela and watches his friend Jim make out with Lady.
A man reflects on his lost chance at love with childhood friend Annie while preparing to marry another woman, haunted by what might have been.
A teenage boy pines for a girl in his science class who constantly insults him but may secretly feel more.
A shy piano-playing loner in high school finally connects with the cheerleader girl he's admired since kindergarten through the band room.
Holly returns to her dorm to discuss with roommate Sam her tangle of casual sex partners, including Jack who is falling for her while she only wants no-strings fun.
After a sexual encounter, Holly confesses her love to Samantha, only to learn that Sam views their relationship as purely physical and sisterly rather than romantic.
Harry and Ron compete for Hermione’s affection when her secret relationship with Ron comes to light, forcing all three to confront their feelings and loyalties.
A shy, self-taught pianist reconnects with the cheerleader he's yearned for since kindergarten through secret encounters in the school band room.
A landlord fantasizes about his pregnant tenant, struggling to keep his unspoken desires to himself after months of living in close quarters.
A man pines over his close female friend at a desert riding party, wrestling with jealousy and unspoken love while they hang out as the only singles.
David is haunted by a mysterious one-night stand named Lana who vanished after revealing she was married, leaving him devastated and unable to move on.
A teenage naturist boy seeks comfort from his friend after a crush rejects the lifestyle, leading to an ambiguous intimate moment in the shower.
A teenage boy pines for his best friend Jane and plans to confess his feelings during a group trip to Hawaii.
Kerry has a massive crush on her best friend Heather's boyfriend Drew and struggles with her feelings at Heather's 17th birthday party.
A closeted bi college student pines after his straight friend while navigating his circle of male buddies, hoping to finally have his first encounter with a guy.