Rivals on paper

17-year-old Noelle Hayes has spent the last three years of high school competing against Ethan Reid for the coveted title of valedictorian. Ethan, with his infuriating smirk and unshakable confidence, seems to win every debate, ace every test, and find the perfect snarky comeback to get under Noelle's skin. When a major scholarship requires applicants to demonstrate leadership and teamwork, the school pairs them together for a week-long community service project-against both of their protests.

But when a sudden family wedding forces Noelle to find a date (because her perfect older cousin will not let her live down her eternal single status), Ethan offers an unexpected deal: he'll help her out if she agrees to make them look like a "dream team" during the project. As the tension between them starts to shift, Noelle begins to wonder if her longtime rival might be more than just competition.