After Midnight

Alliah Serene Reyes has always believed that love is a distraction she can't afford. With a broken family and a battle against depression, her focus has always been on her dream of becoming a psychologist-hoping to understand herself and others better. Back in senior high, she once had a fleeting crush on Jion Maverick Hernandez-the campus heartthrob known for his charm, playboy reputation, and carefree attitude. But those feelings were easy to bury. After all, Jion would never look her way.

Now in her second year as a psychology major, Alliah's carefully structured life takes an unexpected turn when she joins a university band to earn extra credit-and Jion Maverick Hernandez happens to be the main vocalist. He's still as charismatic as ever, with a reputation for breaking hearts, but now there's something different about him.

As band practices force them into late-night rehearsals and out-of-town gigs, old feelings resurface for Alliah. But she's not the only one fighting emotions. Jion finds himself drawn to her quiet strength and guarded heart, realizing that for the first time, he actually wants something real. As music brings them closer, their differences spark tension-and undeniable chemistry.

But when Alliah's emotional walls threaten to push him away and Jion's past threatens to catch up with him, can they both overcome their struggles? Will Alliah let herself fall for the one person who could break her heart? And can Jion prove that he's no longer the boy he used to be-but a man worthy of her love?

Their hearts are out of sync, but maybe, just maybe, they can find harmony.