Y/n is known only as her father’s shadow. Behind closed doors, she is a beautiful girl with hidden talents—she dances when no one is watching, sings in whispers, and skates on frozen ponds at night—but none of it is allowed to exist. Her life is ruled by fear. She barely eats, barely sleeps, and obeys every order without question, because disobedience always ends in pain. Survival has taught her to be quiet, small, and invisible.
This enemies-to-lovers story follows y/n and Mathew Williams, her brother Carder Jackson’s best friend. From the start, y/n can’t stand Mathew. He’s always around, always teasing her, and always acting like he knows everything. Mathew thinks y/n is annoying and dramatic, and neither of them tries to hide how much they clash. But when they’re forced to spend more time together because of Carder, their fights slowly turn into real conversations. They begin to see past the anger and misunderstandings and realize they actually have a lot in common. What started as dislike turns into trust, and eventually, feelings neither of them expected.
Y/n is a shy college girl whose first real love ended in heartbreak after a two-year relationship fell apart. When she returns for her third year, she looks a little different—longer dark brown hair, small piercings (belly piercing and two ear piercings in both ears ), and a quiet confidence she didn’t have before. Still, beneath the change, she’s the same gentle, reserved girl, carrying scars from a love that taught her how deeply she can feel. Mattheo, the popular guy everyone seems to notice, sees something in Y/n that goes beyond her appearance. Drawn to her calm presence and mystery, he tries to get closer, even when Y/n keeps her walls up. As their paths keep crossing on campus, the two slowly learn to trust, heal, and open their hearts, discovering love in a way that feels patient, safe, and real.