Not Just Friends — Lacey Wolfe

A 9,500 word short story.

All Maggie Carver wants for Christmas is for things to work out with her long time boyfriend Brock. But with his work schedule and putting her second, it doesn't seem like that's going to happen -- especially because he plans to work on Christmas. She goes back to her family ranch for the holidays, alone and heartbroken.

Brock Wells thought Maggie was the one. That they'd be together through thick and thin. Before she heads home for the holidays, she ends things with him. While he loves her, he isn't sure it's worth fighting for any longer.

As the holidays draw closer and the need to spend the days with loved ones becomes overwhelming, can Maggie and Brock find their way back to one another, or will they let their stubborn nature get the best of them?