Where you've always been

At eight years old, they made a promise. That they would be best friends forever.

Ella seems to have it all: beauty, intelligence, and a loyal circle of friends who have stood by her through everything. And at the center of it all is Noah, her best friend, her constant, the one who’s always been there to catch her when she falls apart.

Bound by a childhood tragedy, Ella and Noah have spent thirteen years navigating life side by side, their connection only growing stronger with time. But as they leave the past behind and step into college life, the line between friendship and something more becomes impossible to ignore.

Surrounded by their tight knit found family, they must face the memories they’ve buried and the feelings they’ve never spoken aloud. Ella’s past still haunts her, and the fear of losing Noah may be the one thing holding her back from a love that could last forever.

Noah, however, is no longer willing to stay silent. He’s ready to risk everything to prove that what they have is worth fighting for.

But when old wounds resurface and new insecurities take hold, they find themselves on the verge of losing the one relationship that has always been their anchor. Now, they must decide, are they willing to risk their friendship for a chance at something more?

Because sometimes, you find your soulmate at eight years old… but forever only happens if you’re brave enough to take the fall.

Tropes to Love:

• Friends to lovers
• Childhood friends
• Sports romance
• College romance
• Grief and healing
• Mental health representation
• Slow burn