Every town has its rituals—fairs, festivals, and the unspoken bonds that hold friendships together. Mine is no exception, and neither are the endless summer nights spent on Cassie's porch with Ethan, her older brother and my impossible crush. It's one thing to fall for the guy you've grown up with and entirely another to admit it, especially when the stakes feel sky-high. Then one night, I make a choice—one that might just shake the entire foundation of our tight-knit trio. But life has a funny way of throwing us curveballs; just when I'm ready to finally speak my truth, a ghost from my past reappears, forcing me to confront not only my feelings for Ethan but everything I've worked to bury. Suddenly, the safe familiarity of home feels like a powder keg, and I'm left questioning: Can I risk my oldest friendship for a chance at something real with him? And, more importantly, am I ready to face the secrets that could change everything? If you've ever felt the push and pull of an undeniable connection or the weight of things unsaid, this is our story—filled with as much laughter, drama, and unexpected turns as life itself.