Escaping the Friend Zone: Before We Began » "All he could be conscious of was what Aly's reply would be. He's finally been able to release all of the romantic emotions that built up inside of him since the first day he met her. But, only for Joel to receive a rejection in the end?" This is the story of Aly, a kind and misunderstood girl, and Joel, who dares to change himself, during the budding of their beautiful friendship.