For as long as Josh Russom can recall, his heart has belonged to Kiera Haskins. Yet, there's a catch—he's firmly entrenched in the role of her best friend. A safe haven for Kiera, Josh finds himself trapped in the permanent confines of the friend zone, a place where his romantic aspirations seem destined to wither. In an unexpected twist of fate, Kiera, oblivious to Josh's silent longing, invites him to share not just fleeting moments but also the same college dorm. The daily proximity only serves to heighten the bittersweet torture Josh endures, the taste of what could be always lingering just out of reach.

As New Year's Eve approaches, an electric energy pulsates through Josh. The realization hits him like a thunderbolt: he can't endure the agony of unspoken love any longer. Determined to rewrite the script of their relationship, Josh resolves that this New Year will mark the end of his tenure in the friend zone. With a heart pounding in anticipation, he embarks on a journey to shatter the walls that have kept him at arm's length for far too long, propelled by a fervor that can no longer be contained. Will the turning of the calendar bring about the beginning of a love story they never dared to imagine?