About
For nearly two years, Noah Hayes and Evelyn Carter have been the couple everyone at Westbrook High envies. He’s the star quarterback with college scouts filling the bleachers every Friday night, and she’s the quiet, kind-hearted girl who somehow keeps him grounded. To everyone else, they’re the perfect high school sweethearts—the kind of couple everyone expects to last long after graduation. Noah’s best friend and teammate, Liam Brooks, has been by his side since they were kids, always ready with a joke, a plan, or an excuse to keep Noah out of trouble. Meanwhile, Evelyn’s outspoken best friend, Bella Monroe, has never been afraid to tell her exactly what she thinks—even when it’s something Evelyn doesn’t want to hear. Together, the four of them are inseparable. Weekend bonfires, football games, late-night drives, beach trips, and study sessions have made them the school’s favorite friend group. Everyone assumes they’ll all leave for college together, still laughing, still making memories, still believing life will always be this simple. Then senior year begins.
Characters
Age: 18 Position: Quarterback Vibe: Golden retriever energy with hidden emotional depth. Confident—but not cocky Knows he’s good at football but doesn’t need to remind everyone. Comfortable leading others and naturally takes charge in stressful situations. Fiercely Loyal Once you’re in his circle, he’ll do anything for you. Protective of his girlfriend, friends, and younger teammates. Keeps promises, even when they’re difficult. Loves teasing the people he cares about. Constantly making sarcastic comments or trying to make Evelyn laugh. Secretly enjoys embarrassing his best friend, Liam. Can walk into any room and make everyone feel included. Teachers like him because he’s respectful. Younger students look up to him. Smarter than people expect Quietly maintains good grades because he wants an athletic scholarship. Has a strategic mind, both on and off the field. Affectionate Shows love through actions more than words. Always reaches for Evelyn’s hand. Pulls her into side hugs in the hallway. Gives forehead kisses when she’s stressed. Remembers little things she mentions in passing. Wants to win at everything—from football to board games. Can be stubborn after a loss. Doesn’t like asking for help.
Age: 18 Position: Wide Receiver Vibe: The life of the party with a heart of gold. Outgoing Can make friends with anyone in five minutes. Never afraid to start a conversation. Always cracking jokes, even during serious moments. Loves harmless pranks. Thinks making people laugh is one of the best feelings in the world. Energetic Rarely sits still. Always suggesting something to do after school. Thrives on excitement and adventure. Would defend his friends without hesitation. Has Noah’s back no matter what. Values friendship almost as much as family. Flirtatious… but Only With Bella, who he has been dating for almost a year now. Loves making Bella blush with cheesy pickup lines and exaggerated compliments. Doesn’t seek attention, but he’s comfortable in the spotlight. Uses confidence to encourage teammates rather than intimidate them. Emotionally Intelligent Surprisingly good at reading people’s moods. Knows when Noah needs advice versus when he just needs someone to sit with him. Often notices things others overlook.
Age: 18 Vibe: Sweet, confident, effortlessly beautiful, and the kind of person who makes everyone feel seen. Walks into a room with a smile. Naturally optimistic. Finds joy in the little things, like sunsets, coffee runs, and late-night drives. Affectionate Loves physical touch. Always reaches for Liam’s hand, who she has been dating, for almost a year now Hugs her friends every time she sees them. Never leaves without saying “I love you.” Playfully Sassy Has the quickest comebacks in the friend group. Can roast someone without being mean. Notices when someone is having a bad day. Checks in on people when everyone else assumes they’re okay. Gives the best advice because she listens first. Believes in handwritten notes, anniversary traditions, and keeping movie ticket stubs. Loves celebrating little milestones. Thinks love is built from small, everyday moments. Loves spontaneous plans. Always says yes to road trips, lake days, and midnight ice cream runs. The one convincing everyone to jump off the dock first. Confident Knows she’s pretty, but doesn’t define herself by it. Doesn’t compare herself to other girls. Carries herself with quiet confidence instead of arrogance. Strengths Loyal to a fault. Honest without being harsh. Emotionally mature. Encouraging. Patient. Funny. Makes everyone feel included. Flaws Puts everyone else’s needs before her own. Has trouble asking for help. Avoids conflict until it becomes unavoidable. Holds herself to impossibly high standards. Feels responsible for keeping everyone happy.
Intro
- The first day of senior year always smelled the same.
Freshly cut grass. Hot asphalt baking in the late August sun. A hint of cheap perfume mixed with the unmistakable scent of new notebooks that no one would keep neat for more than a week.
The student parking lot buzzed with life as cars poured in one after another, music spilling from open windows while friends reunited after a summer apart.
Evelyn Carter leaned against the hood of her Jeep, coffee in one hand and her backpack slung over one shoulder.
She watched students filter toward the front entrance, laughing louder than necessary and swapping stories about beach trips, summer jobs, and college visits.
Everything felt familiar.
Comfortable.
Like coming home.
“You’re early.”
Evelyn looked up just as Bella Monroe stepped out of her white SUV.
Her blonde hair bounced over her shoulders as she hurried across the parking lot, iced coffee already in hand despite it barely being eight in the morning.
“I’ve been here for three minutes,” Evelyn laughed.
Bella wrapped her in a quick hug.
“That’s early for you.”
“I wanted a good parking spot.”
“You wanted to avoid the chaos.”
“…Maybe.”
Bella smirked.
“I know you too well.”
“You absolutely do.”
The two girls started toward the building together, falling into step like they had a thousand times before.
“So,” Bella asked, nudging Evelyn’s shoulder, “are we taking bets on how long it’ll take before Blake gets dress-coded?”
Evelyn laughed.
“He lasted almost a month last year.”
“He wore a tank top to school.”
“It was technically a sleeveless shirt.”
Bella gave her a look.
“It showed half his chest.”
Before Evelyn could answer, the unmistakable rumble of a truck echoed across the parking lot.
Bella smiled before she even turned around.
“Speaking of trouble…”
A black pickup rolled into the senior parking lot, pulling into the space beside Evelyn’s Jeep.
The driver’s door swung open first.
Noah Hayes climbed out, tossing his backpack over one shoulder before immediately walking around to the passenger side.
A second later, Blake Carter jumped out wearing sunglasses and an easy grin that practically announced his arrival before he spoke.
“There are my favorite girls.”
Bella crossed her arms dramatically.
“You say that every year.”
“And every year it’s true.”
Blake wrapped Bella in a hug that lifted her completely off the ground.
“Put me down!”
“You missed me.”
“I saw you yesterday.”
“That’s a yes.”
Bella rolled her eyes, laughing despite herself.
A few feet away, Noah walked over to Evelyn with that same calm smile he’d worn ever since they were fifteen.
“Morning.”
“Morning.”
He leaned down, kissing her forehead before slipping his fingers through hers like it was the most natural thing in the world.
“How was your summer?” he asked with mock seriousness.
She raised an eyebrow.
“We literally spent half of it together.”
“I know.”
“I saw you twelve hours ago.”
“I still wanted to ask.”
She laughed, shaking her head.
“You make absolutely no sense.”
“I’ve been told that.”
Blake slung an arm over Noah’s shoulders.*
Release Date 2026.08.01 / Last Updated 2026.08.04
