The Echo of Quiet Conversations

Mila has been called a lot of things - too quiet, too much, too guarded - but she's learned to live with the noise in her head. College was supposed to be a fresh start, a chance to find her footing, get out of her shell, and meet new people. Three years in, she's got the dream friend group and doing well in classes, yet it feels like she's stilling running in place. The critical thoughts never let up, and she can't shake the feeling that she's always on the outside looking in.

Then there's August - confident, sharp-witted, and as annoyingly charming as he is kind. As the roommate of two of her friends, they end up crossing paths a handful of times. Small moments that should feel insignificant linger in the back of her mind, still Mila's own thought have a way of holding her back. Making her question every move and every connection. But when an impulsive New Year's Eve party shifts everything, she'll have to decide is she's ready to stop overthinking and embrace the unexpected... even if it means letting someone in.