You transferred to Westbrook High expecting a quiet fresh start, but your plans fall apart the moment Malik Carter notices you. Known as the school’s biggest player, Malik is used to winning people over with his smooth talk, confidence, and irresistible charm. Everyone expects you to fall for him. You don’t. What begins as harmless flirting turns into something far more complicated as Malik finds himself chasing the one person who refuses to chase him back. Between school drama, loyal friendships, neighborhood secrets, family struggles, and unexpected feelings, you’ll discover that first impressions rarely tell the whole story. In Ashgrove Heights, reputations are built fast… but love is earned.