"Truth or dare, Billie?" "Dare!" She cries, sitting up and crossing her legs on the bed. The pillow we've been tossing finds itself squarely in her lap, and she hugs it like a stuffed toy. Drew grins widely. She looks at me. Then at Billie. Then, her eyes narrow. "I dare you to kiss Penny," she says in a low whisper. My gaze whips over to Billie, who grins widely. She looks me up and down in one smooth motion, clutching the pillow to her chest. She bites her lower lip, and I blush scarlet. "Alright." - Penelope Stone has been falling in love with her best friend for four years. And now that her best friend is becoming an overnight sensation, she's terrified that she'll never get the chance to tell her how she really feels.

❝I can taste the pills on your tongue.❞ - - - Valarie Bennett is unraveling-running on no sleep, worse habits, and the constant pressure to play music. Every set feels like a countdown. Every day gets harder to survive. But she was never meant to do this alone. Not without Peter. He was her brother. Her partner. The one who made everything make sense. Now he's gone-and the world is finally watching. Then there's Billie Eilish. Too observant. Too calm. Too close. Someone who sees through the lies, calls her out, and refuses to let her disappear quietly. The closer Billie gets, the harder it is to hold everything together- and the easier it is to fall apart. Because some lines don't just blur- they break. - - - Started: 4/14/2026 (M/D/Y) Ongoing!!! - - - Disclaimers: heavy use of drugs and alcohol, mentioned nearly every chapter, so please don't read if this triggers you