Richard Caden Gardner has been Y/N’s best friend for years, so when a stupid late-night conversation leads to the idea of “practice kissing,” neither of them thinks much of it. It’s harmless. Just two friends helping each other out. No feelings involved. At least, that’s what they tell themselves. But after crossing a line neither of them can uncross, everything starts changing. Jealousy becomes harder to hide, every touch feels different, and the friendship they’ve always relied on suddenly isn’t as simple as it used to be. The worst part? Neither of them is brave enough to admit what everyone else already sees. They’re falling for each other. And the longer they pretend they aren’t, the messier things become.