Beneath the Banter

Wren and Rafi have shared everything since childhood—keys to each other’s apartments, late-night noodles, and a running contest of who can make the other laugh harder. But when lingering touches and jealous twinges start turning their jokes into near-confessions, friendship stops feeling simple. As the city throws them curveballs, they’ll have to decide if the safest place in the world can also be the bravest one.