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Summer may be coming to an end, but back-to-school doesn’t mean goodbye to flirty vibes and romantic sparks. Because at Evergreen High, some serious dating drama has just begun…
Ever heard of a serial two-week dater? That’s Noah Archer in a nutshell. So when Skyler Fox’s bestie Lily ends up heartbroken, she makes it her mission to expose Noah’s date-then-dump routine. But as she gets closer, Noah starts to show a surprisingly sweet side—and soon, Skyler finds herself torn between revenge and the chance at something real.
We sat down with our book besties to get the scoop on all the feels in Two Weeks to Fall in Love—and get their advice on baes, breakups and everything in between.
Hey, Besties! What did you love most about Two Weeks to Fall in Love?
“The grumpy x sunshine trope! It’s just so cute when someone bubbly wins over someone moody. It makes me smile every time.” —Morgan K.
“That first hug between Sky and Noah!! OMG, it was everything. You could totally feel the sparks flying.” —Kayden S.
They smile at you in the hallway. Shoot you a glance when your teacher says pair up for a project. Ask how your weekend was. They’re just being friendly…or is it more?
If you’re anything like Skyler from Two Weeks to Fall in Love, you won’t think twice about shooting your shot to find out (though we suggest ditching her jumping out from the bushes strategy). More on the shy side? Look for some other subtle signs that your crush is crushing back…
💕 “I had this crazy crush on a boy in my class, and every time he would walk by me, my palms would get all sweaty!” says GL Book Bestie Kayden S. “But then he’d look at me, and I’d totally forget how to speak.” Try to keep it cool and look for clues like complimenting your fit, asking you how your weekend was or inviting you to hang out with them and their friends, just to name a few.
💕Catching in-person hints not really your thing? Turn to social sleuthing. If they follow you, do they like your posts the same day? It could be their way of trying to clue you in. Still not sure? Try posting a story. If they like it or slide into your DMs, it could be their way of trying to strike up a convo. Constantly commenting? Girl, they totally like you.
You have a new bae and your bestie is happy for you…mostly. It can be tricky when you are crushed up and she’s still single.
First things first: talk it out. If your BFF seems distant, ask her how she’s feeling. Maybe she’s worried you’ll be swapping bestie brunches for couple hangs or that you won’t have time for late-night FaceTimes anymore. Hearing her out is the best way to show you care.
Next, set aside bestie-only time. Even if your calendar is packed, carve out a day just for her. Movie night, Starbucks run, matching mani-pedis—whatever feels like your friendship’s love language. That way, she knows she’s still your number one girl, no matter who’s texting you heart emojis.
And here’s the thing: respect her perspective. Maybe she thinks you and bae are total opposites. That doesn’t automatically mean disaster—it might just mean she’s protective. Take it from Skyler: sometimes the best relationships are when opposites attract.
Have you and your bestie ever liked the same person? Oof, tricky. It can feel like a rom-com gone wrong—suddenly every hallway glance or Insta like feels loaded. So what do you do when crushes collide? We took notes from Skyler and Lily on how to keep your friendship solid:
💌 Be honest (but gentle). Let your bestie know you’ve caught feelings for the same person so it doesn’t turn into a guessing game. The key is honesty without pressure—acknowledging your crush without demanding she back off.
💌 Decide what matters more. Sometimes it helps to literally say out loud: “Our friendship > a two-week crush.” Putting it in perspective can make the decision to step aside feel easier.
💌 Channel the energy elsewhere. Pour it into journaling, doodling, or, yes, swooning over fictional guys who will give you that epic happily ever after (hello, Noah Archer).
Bottom line? Your BFF should never feel like she’s competing with your crush. “Besties come first, always,” says Morgan K. While relationships come and go, your ride-or-die is the one who’s been there since day one.
We know breakups can be rough. One day you’re texting nonstop and daydreaming in class, and the next, you’re staring at your phone wondering what went wrong. It’s totally normal to feel sad, angry, confused—or all of the above. But like Lily constantly reminds Skyler, sometimes relationships aren’t meant to last forever but meant to give you memories to treasure. The most important thing? Let yourself feel in order to heal.
💌 Let it out. Write down your feelings in a journal, make a playlist of your emotions or even record a voice note just for you. Sometimes just naming what you’re going through helps you release it.
💌Lean on your people. Talk it out with your sibling, a parent or the bestie who always knows how to make you laugh. Don’t isolate yourself—surrounding yourself with love is the fastest way to remember your worth. As Kayden S. puts it: “Just like Skyler looks out for her friends, my besties and I are really protective of each other. We’ve always got each other’s backs.”
💌Plan distraction dates. Suddenly feeling super lonely? Schedule a hangout sesh with your girls. Do something active like mini golf, bowling, roller skating so you’re moving and laughing (and not overthinking). Pro tip: make it a recurring thing so you always have something fun on the calendar.
💌Focus forward. Breakups can leave you replaying the past, but every ending makes room for a new beginning. Take the extra time you now have and pour it into you—join a club, start a new hobby or finally finish that book you’ve been meaning to read.
Because here’s the truth: the end of a relationship doesn’t define you. It’s just one chapter. And you’re the author of what comes next.
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