Ash Mercer has built a reputation as the tough, untouchable guy who keeps his distance from everyone, but a rainy night outside a formal party changes everything when he meets Micah Hayes - a clumsy, soft-spoken outsider who seems to stumble through life with an open heart. What begins as a chance encounter grows into a series of unexpected meetings in cafés, on late-night walks, and in the quiet corners of the city, where sarcasm and shyness slowly turn into playful banter, trust, and something neither of them expected. As their bond deepens, both are forced to confront feelings they don't quite know how to name: Ash, terrified of being vulnerable, and Micah, unsure if someone like him could ever be truly loved. Through misunderstandings, laughter, and the ache of almost losing each other, they discover that love can be messy, tender, and worth every risk. Their story unfolds as a bittersweet yet heartwarming slow burn - two imperfect young men learning that sometimes the person who catches you when you fall is exactly the one you were meant to find.
In this story, we follow Miguel, a 24-year-old gay guy who's trying to leave his past behind. When his car decides to give up the ghost, he heads over to a local car repair shop. There, he bumps into Ryder, a good-looking mechanic who kind of looks like his first crush and the guy who broke his heart. Ryder and Miguel hit it off as friends, but things start to get more complicated when Miguel's past comes back into view and his first crush shows up again. This puts his new relationship to the test, making Miguel fight for his happiness.