It all started in a middle school history class. Rose had the biggest crush the kind you tell your friends about. The very first thing she ever noticed was his laugh, echoing through the room. That laugh made her look up… and she never really looked away. She was hooked on his confidence. Meanwhile, Joey was completely unaware that the cute girl that sat quietly beside him had a crush big enough to write about in her diary (if she had one). Then high school came, and just like that, they were in different worlds. They disappeared from each other’s orbit, like a subplot in a bad teen movie. Fast forward to July 4, 2022 fireworks, fate, and suddenly, they were back in each other’s orbit. Only this time, They definitely talked. They became best friends instantly, staying up all night talking about everything especially traveling. That night, Joey said, “We’ll backpack together. But first, I need to take you to dinner.” From that day on, they were inseparable. (Yes he did take her to dinner. And to Europe, if you were wondering.) From mysterious classmates sitting silently in history class to partners in love, life, and airport security lines they’re writing the best chapter yet… and this time, they’re talking nonstop.