Four Years With You: Freshman Fall

Emery James came to Southeastern State University to rebuild-her swimming career, her confidence, and maybe even herself. But summer training is lonely, the dorm is quiet, and the weight of her ruined senior year still lingers like chlorine in her lungs.

Wes Callahan has everything riding on his arm. The freshman quarterback is under pressure to perform, lead, and stay focused. Romance isn't on the playbook-until a quiet girl with a determined stare starts crossing his path in the shared halls of Spark Performance Center.

When a late summer bonfire draws them together, the chemistry is impossible to ignore. Between early lifts, whispered secrets, and stolen glances, Emery and Wes find themselves navigating the unexpected highs and terrifying lows of first love under the Friday night lights-and far from home.

But Emery's past won't stay buried, and Wes is one hit away from the spotlight or the bench. Can two freshmen with everything to prove learn to trust each other before the season-and their hearts-slip away?

A slow-burn college sports romance full of aching tension, real vulnerability, and moments that will leave you breathless.