After a failed talking stage left them with unresolved feelings, Finley Andrews and Sebastian Foley find themselves thrown back together in the most unexpected way. With Sebastian on the brink of failing Physics, Finley, the class's student assistant, is tasked with helping him catch up. Years ago, Sebastian wasn't ready for a relationship, and their timing was off. But now, as they navigate awkward tutoring sessions and shared laughs, old sparks reignite, forcing them to confront the chemistry they never fully explored.
As they spend more time together, they must decide if they can put the past behind them and risk their hearts again. In a tale of second chances, laughter, and unexpected love, Finley and Sebastian must navigate their feelings and determine if they're ready to embrace the equation of "us" while grappling with the question: can love truly overcome timing?
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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