One secret gay crush. One journey of self discovery. One epic road trip.

Matt Landers and Jacob Mercer have been ride or die best friends forever. But now, on the cusp of adulthood, it’s all about to change. When summer is over, Jacob is going away to college and Matt will be stuck in Cape Charles, Virginia. Before that happens, they’ve got a plan for one more epic adventure—a road trip all the way across the country to California.

But if they want to borrow Jacob’s dad’s car, there are rules they have to follow.

1. Keep your location tracking on.

2. Check your tire pressure.

3. Be back a week before school starts.

4. Don’t spend your college money.

5. Check in every 24 hours.

There’s nothing in the rules about arguing over road trip playlists, eating too many gas station snacks, or sleeping in the back of the car. There’s also nothing about confessing your secret gay crush, falling for your best friend, and learning how to protect the heart of someone you love.

Summer might be short, but the things Matt and Jacob are going to learn about themselves will last a lifetime.