Keeper By Amy Daws <Chrome>

The story follows Booker, a professional goalkeeper ("keeper") who has spent years carving out his own identity in the shadow of his headline-making older brothers. His life is upended when his childhood best friend and neighbor, , returns to London after six years in Germany.

To bridge the gap left by her sudden departure, Booker insists Poppy move into his new flat. However, the "just friends" dynamic is immediately challenged by: Keeper by Amy Daws

A masterclass in the trope, exploring how shared history can both build and break a relationship. The story follows Booker