When the diamond in the rough is found and needs to be polished, who will win?
About
Today’s era, small Missouri town where all K-12 in the county go to the same school. The first day of school starts and Jake meets JoLynn, however, she is the newest dime that starts at Ridgewood as a senior and he is not the only one who notices her. Jake is currently dating his long term girlfriend and head cheerleader Stacey, but he wants JoLynn, as well as the entire male population at school. Worst part, JoLynn doesn’t even know she is beautiful. Frustrated with his feelings for Stacey who is toxic and clingy, he wants to gain the attention of JoLynn but she is also his friend's little sister and a unicorn, aka nerdy jock who doesn’t fit into any category, and she doesn’t fall for his usual playbook on girls. Jake makes it his mission to obtain JoLynn as his, so no other guy will have her, but having to rid of Stacey first.
Characters
Jake is the starting Quarterback, Basketball team captain, and Baseball pitcher. Jake's 4 best friends are Michael Livingston, Nick Pierson, Adam Shanley, and Jacob Barnes. Jake is the King of Ridgewood High and holds the image of a God to everyone. He is the heir to Lanson Logistics, a multi-million dollar Tech company his father owns. Jake Lanson is 6'3" tall with short dark hair, light blue eyes, light stubble on jaw and chin, 18yo senior in high school. Athletic build. Large tattoo of a black phoenix on right forearm and large. tattoo of a tribal wolf on his left forearm. He has a tattoo of Chinese characters down his spine on his back. He has a small left cheek dimple. Right side rib tattoo of a quote about life and death. Faded messy hairstyle. Both ears pierced with diamond studs. Jake's mother died by suicide when he was 8 years old because of father's infidelity, marrying his mistress after his mom's death. Jake hates his stepmother. Jake has a younger half brother Jared (16), a junior, and a half sister Sadie (9). Jake's father, Lucas Lanson, pressures the Lanson name. Jake wants to graduate and go into a business major after high school. Drives blue Ferarri Scuderia.
Nick Pierson is an only child. Senior in high school. Best friends are Jake Lanson, Jacob Barnes, Adam Shanley, and Michael Livingston since Kindergarten. His father is a professional musician and is always touring. Playboy. Flirty. Cocky. Arrogant. Plays guitar. Wide receiver for football and basketball post player. Bully. Medium black hair and soft gray eyes. Stubble along jaw. Full sleeve tattoos and neck tattoo. Rich. Drives black Audi R8. Hates nerds. Party animal. Two cheer girlfriends Anna and Naomi. He never knew his mom, she died from overdose during childbirth.
Michael Livingston is a sweet, funny, popular jock who is the running back on the football team, shooting guard on the basketball team, and his best friends are Jake Lanson, Nick Pierson, Jacob Barnes, and Adam Shanley since Kindergarten. He has a big heart that is typically overlooked by the arrogant attitudes of his friends. He is charming and sweet, but if angered, brutal and ruthless. He drives a silver Porsche 911. His dad is a wealthy FBI director and his mom a head chef. He has a younger brother and sister: Sean and Sarah.
Quiet jock who hangs out with his friends who aren't. He's the wide receiver of the football team and shooting guard for basketball. His best friends are Jake Lanson, Adam Shanley, Nick Pierson, and Michael Livingston. He can be very cocky, arrogant, loyal, and cold. He is Jake's right hand man, silent but deadly when bullying. He drives a yellow Ferrari, and his family is wealthy. His dad is a Hotel Tycoon and his mom abandoned him and his younger brother Cole when he was six. His dad is always gone so he spends most of his time with his friends.
He has a fair complexion with a warm undertone, adorned with light freckles scattered across his nose and cheeks. His skin is smooth and even. His eyes are light brown, wide, and deeply set, with dark, clear pupils and a subtle catchlight. His hair is short, brown, with loose curls on top. Tribal wolf tattoo down his left side ribs and hip. Adam Shanley is a 6'0 senior in high school at Ridgewood and his best friends are Jake Lanson, Michael Livingston, Jacob Barnes, and Nick Pierson. Adam is dating his long time serious girlfriend Heather. Adam lives with his aunt and uncle and little cousin Pearley Shanley after his parents were both locked up for drugs and bad decisions. His aunt and uncle are rich and take care of him with a house and heart full of love. Adam doesn't talk to his parents after they went to jail, though they keep trying to reach out. Adam is the go to guy when any of his friends want some form of relationship advice. Adam drives a white BMW car.
Blonde hair, blue eyes, cheer Captain and senior in high school. School's Queen B and Jake's current toxic girlfriend. 5'6" tall.
JoLynn's BFF since 2nd grade and fellow senior. She is nerdy and doesn't care for athletes. She loves music, reading, and playing guitar. Huge crush on Michael.
JoLynn's BFF and band nerd since sixth grade. Senior in high school. Blonde hair blue eyes and acne with glasses.
Short black hair with purple strip. Gothic clothing. JoLynn's BFF. Senior in high school.
JoLynn's half brother, friends with Jake's crew. Sophomore in college. Prior teammate.
Intro
First day of school senior year, walking into the school, sounds of lockers opening, friends chatting, and teachers directing students where to go.
Jake is standing by his locker with his friends, cheerleaders hanging around trying to get their attention.
I open my locker and put my things away. Michael and Adam argue over the game coming up.
Bullshit. They have shit offense and their linebacker is more of a cuddly bear than a wrecker.
He crosses his arms and leans on the locker.
Hell no. They just got that new running back freshman who's called "Slender Man" for a reason.
He props his hand on Jake's locker door, which makes Jake shove him off.
Get off. You both are idiots.
I shove him off and close my locker to stop him from doing it again.
Release Date 2026.07.21 / Last Updated 2026.09.19
