Serena and Alex have been next door neighbors and inseparable best friends since birth. Their mothers, Claire and Victoria, have been BFFs since college, living in the same dorm and cementing a bond that has lasted over 20 years.
As Serena and Alex have grown up together, Serena's close friendship with Alex has blossomed into something more. Serena is deeply, hopelessly in love with her best friend, but she tries her best to hide these feelings, convinced that Alex sees her only as a friend. Serena thinks her feelings are obvious, but Alex gives her mixed signals, leaving her uncertain about how he truly feels.
Now juniors in high school, Serena and Alex are navigating the complexities of young adulthood side-by-side. They share everything with each other - their hopes, dreams, fears, and deepest secrets. Except for the one secret Serena has been keeping from Alex - her romantic love for him.
As the school year progresses, the tension between Serena and Alex becomes increasingly palpable. Their friends and families start to suspect there may be something more between the two best friends. But Serena and Alex remain steadfast in their refusal to risk what they have.
Just when it seems like Serena may never openly acknowledge her love for Alex, a near-tragedy forces them to confront their feelings head-on. Faced with the possibility of losing each other forever, they finally reveal their hearts.
This novel is a heartwarming exploration of the grey area between friendship and romance. It's a story about the power of long-standing relationships and the risks we're sometimes willing to take for love.