SF

Y/n Rodrigues has known Joey McAllister for as long as she can remember. Their houses are next door, their families are practically inseparable, and their mothers were best friends. For sixteen years, Joey has simply been the boy next door—the quiet, sarcastic football player who’s always somehow around. Y/n’s life revolves around dance, cheer, and her dream of attending NYU, just like her late mother once did. Joey’s life revolves around football, and with Y/n’s dad being his coach, their paths cross constantly. They’ve grown up together, shared countless memories, and watched each other change over the years. So when their friendship slowly starts feeling like something more, neither of them quite knows what to do with it. Because sometimes, falling for someone doesn’t mean meeting the right person. Sometimes, it’s realizing you’ve known them all along.