-♤ A portrait of the unsettling thought of being in love for the first time, and dearly hoping its the last.♤ -  A light novel, lovingly written for those who wish to experience the excitement and uncertainty of not knowing if what you feel for your best friend is friendship or romantic love. Set during the 1860s in the Civil War era in the United States, we delve into the everyday lives of two young people who grow and change as their world transforms around them. This book is entirely a work of fiction, inspired by the historical events of the American Civil War. The characters are entirely fictional, and all rights to this work are reserved by the author. Started in August 2024.