Lily, a sarcastic, tough girl, and Noah, a sweet but guarded guy, who start off as enemies in the same friend group. Over time, their constant banter and unlikely bond develop into something deeper.
After a turning point at a party, they find themselves relying on each other more, especially as Noah's home life comes to light. Lily, fiercely protective, steps up for Noah, even letting him move in with her. As their bond grows, so does Lily's connection to Noah's football team, where she earns the nickname "Momma Lily" for her nurturing but no-nonsense attitude. The team, once just a group of boys, becomes a family under her influence.
The story takes another emotional turn when Noah and Lily find Finn, a four-year-old boy abandoned at school. Lily and Noah become his guardians, and Finn's presence deepens their relationship, solidifying their roles as a family. Amid all this, Lily's fierce, protective nature repeatedly comes out, whether she's standing up to bullies, dominating on the football field, or fighting for her boys.
Despite all the drama, the story is filled with lighthearted moments, like team games, chants, and jokes, balanced by Lily and Noah's growing affection for one another. Their relationship remains undefined for a long time, but their actions speak louder than labels. By the end, Lily, Noah, Finn, and the football team have created a family built on love, loyalty, and resilience.