When her upstairs neighbors return from their perfect honeymoon, Violet Chen realizes her own relationship is stuck in neutral—and she's tired of waiting for her commitment-phobic boyfriend to grow up.
Violet has been living with Ethan for two years, but their relationship feels more like roommates with benefits than a love story. When their newlywed neighbors Nash and Riley come home glowing with happiness, Violet can't ignore the truth she wants more than "comfortable."
One ultimatum changes everything.
Ethan panics when Violet asks about marriage, claiming he needs "time to think." But when Violet moves out to give them both space, Ethan realizes what he's about to lose. Now he's not just fighting for their relationship—he's fighting to become the man she deserves.
Meanwhile, upstairs isn't as perfect as it seems.
Riley's marriage anxiety and Nash's insecurities threaten to derail their honeymoon phase before it even begins. When a burst pipe forces all four neighbors into close quarters, secrets spill and boundaries blur in ways that will test both couples.
From dating apps to emergency sleepovers, from panic attacks to grand gestures, four people must learn the difference between settling and choosing—and discover that real love isn't about finding someone perfect, but about growing into someone worth loving.
Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Sally Thorne, this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy explores modern relationships with heart, humor, and the kind of emotional growth that makes you believe in happily ever after.
Sometimes the best love stories begin with "I need space."