3 parts Ongoing MatureMalia Baker, a 17-year-old girl from Vancouver, has just transferred to a new school and is moving in with the Cantralls, a wealthy and seemingly perfect family. Alex and Carol Cantrall, well-established in their community, welcome Malia into their home with open arms, offering her a safe place to stay as she transitions to her new life.
However, their daughter, Kylie Cantrall, isn't thrilled about having Malia around. She's immediately cold toward her new "housemate," pushing Malia away and making it clear that she'd rather be left alone. Despite her initial hostility, Malia soon notices the high expectations placed on Kylie by her parents. The Cantralls demand nothing less than perfection from their daughter-academically, socially, and personally-and their love for Kylie seems tied to her achievements. When Kylie falters or doesn't meet their high standards, the Cantralls' support quickly turns into criticism, leaving Kylie feeling isolated and unworthy of their approval.
Despite their rocky start, Malia and Kylie's relationship slowly evolves into something deeper. As Malia gets closer to Kylie, the two start to form a deeper bond. The attraction is undeniable, and though it's a slow burn, both girls find themselves questioning their feelings for each other. But Kylie, caught between her growing affection for Malia and her fear of disappointing her parents, struggles to come to terms with what she feels. She is terrified that dating Malia-who is nothing like the perfect image her parents have in mind-would only push her further away from the approval she so desperately craves.
As secrets unravel and feelings grow stronger, Kylie must decide if she's ready to break the expectations set by her family for the chance at something real with Malia-or if she'll continue to hide her true self to avoid letting everyone down.
