Moving to McFarland during high school is the last thing Y/N wants. Homesick and struggling to adjust to a small town where everyone knows everyone, she plans to keep her head down until graduation—until Coach White recruits her for the cross-country team. Thrown into a close-knit group of runners, Y/N quickly clashes with Thomas Valles, a quiet, stubborn teammate who seems determined to get under her skin. What starts as constant teasing and competition slowly turns into something more as early morning practices, long runs, and unexpected friendships begin changing how Y/N sees McFarland—and Thomas. Sometimes, the place you never wanted to be ends up feeling the most like home.