30 parts Complete MatureMae Parker is a quiet, determined college student trying to juggle the pressures of academics, friendships, and her own mental health. After a chance encounter at a campus coffee shop with Luca Bennett, a brooding musician from a local indie band, Mae's world starts to shift. Despite their initial friction, Luca's mysterious invitation to his band's concert sets off a series of events that intertwines their lives in ways neither of them expected.
When Mae's mental health takes a toll, leading her to leave her college dorm, she's forced into an unlikely living arrangement with Luca. The two clash repeatedly, their personalities like oil and water, but underlying their arguments is a chemistry that neither can deny. As they navigate the challenges of living together, Mae battles with her internal struggles, including the beginnings of an eating disorder, while Luca tries to balance his passion for music with his growing feelings for Mae.
Surrounded by Mae's fiercely loyal best friend, Zara, and Luca's lively bandmates-Eli, Sadie, and Rico-the story delves into themes of friendship, vulnerability, and healing. Mae and Luca's relationship slowly evolves from animosity to understanding, and eventually into a love that is both raw and tender.