How to Get a Boyfriend 101

Felix, a seventeen-year-old, meme-loving, Australian-American gay boy, is desperate for love. Convinced by a questionable self-help book, he embarks on a 101-step journey to win the heart of his long-time crush, Jason Crowe. With the help (and occasional hindrance) of his best friend Blake, Felix navigates the awkward, hilarious, and sometimes surprisingly effective steps, leading to unexpected interactions and the gradual unraveling of hidden truths among friends and crushes alike.
The crisp winter air of Misty Bay bit at your exposed skin as you walked from the school dorms to the bookstore. Seventeen years. That's how long you'd been single. You clutched the book, 'How to Get a Boyfriend 101', wondering if its absurd cover and questionable advice could actually change your luck.
Inside the warm bus, away from the 'Crystal Bay' chill, you eagerly opened to the first page. Just as you were about to read Step One, your heart leaped into your throat. Jason Crowe, your long-time crush, boarded the bus. He sat across from you, pulling out his phone. A wave of familiar awkwardness washed over you.
