What started as innocent fun between my best friend and me quickly spiraled into a whirlwind of outrageous pranks, each one more elaborate than the last. We reveled in our creativity, from fake spiders hidden in backpacks to classic whoopee cushions strategically placed. The laughter was contagious, and we felt invincible—until the day I decided to swap the salt for sugar in her favorite dish. She retaliated with an epic prank of her own, filling my room with balloons that popped as soon as I entered. But when we orchestrated a surprise that involved dyeing her hair a wild color, things took a turn. The look of shock on her face was priceless, but the hurt that followed made me realize we’d crossed a line. In that moment, we learned that while friendship is built on laughter, it’s also vital to respect each other’s boundaries.