KaiWexler has everything he needs — code, a three-legged golden retriever, and just enough caffeine to survive his anti-social lifestyle. He also has Elio, his best friend and human chaos incarnate, who calls at 2 a.m. to talk about love, sex, and emotional growth like it's casual conversation.
Kaiisn’treadyforforever. Hell, he’s barely ready for kindergarten pickup.
But when a favor drags him into the pastel-colored world of juice boxes and glitter, he meets her — Ava’s teacher. Graceful, grounded, and way out of his league. A single glance rewrites his mental algorithms and makes him question every firewall he's ever built around his heart.
He’s not charming like Elio. Not smooth. But he’s real. And he’s willing to try.