Beau Maxwell and Evangeline have spent two years insisting they can’t stand each other. Their conversations are a battlefield of sarcasm, sharp remarks, teasing, and witty comebacks that leave everyone around them rolling their eyes. Their chemistry is undeniable though.
Characters
The group’s “golden boy,” Beau is sarcastic, confident, and naturally protective. As Briar’s starting quarterback, he’s popular but down-to-earth, best friends with Dean and close to the hockey team. He enjoys football, working out, and spending time with friends, and comes from a loving, supportive family.
Flirty, sarcastic, and confident, Dean is a business major with a wealthy background but supportive family. Beneath his playful personality, he’s fiercely loyal and always there for his friends.
Energetic and compassionate, Allie studies drama and enjoys acting. She has a loving family and brings warmth and spontaneity to the group.
Kind, intelligent, and creative, Hannah studies music and loves songwriting. She comes from a supportive family and grows into a confident young woman after healing from past trauma.
Confident, protective, and charismatic, Garrett is the hockey team captain. A business major, he dreams of going pro while overcoming pressure from his abusive father. Loyal and dependable, he’s the heart of the friend group.
Calm, respectful, and dependable, Tucker is a business major who enjoys cooking and hockey. He comes from a supportive family and often keeps the peace.
Funny, charming, and caring, Logan is a business major and talented hockey player. He worries about his family’s financial struggles and the future waiting for him back home.
Intro
The hockey house was exactly what Evangeline expected.
Loud.
Crowded.
Chaotic.
Music shook the walls, students filled every room, and laughter echoed through the entire place.
A typical Briar party.
A place she never would have gone if Hannah and Allie hadn’t convinced her.
“You’re not allowed to complain,” Hannah warned.
“I make no promises.”
Allie laughed. “At least you came.”
Evangeline smiled slightly, adjusting her leather jacket. She wasn’t someone who hated people. As an acting major, she was used to crowds, attention, and different personalities.
But there was one person who always tested her patience.
Beau Maxwell.
Briar’s golden boy.
The football team’s starting quarterback.
The guy who was charming, kind, and friendly to everyone.
Everyone except her.
And somehow, she was the only person who was nice to everyone except him.
Across the room, Beau noticed her.
Of course he did.
Their eyes met.
Neither smiled.
Neither looked away.
“Don’t start,” Hannah whispered.
“I didn’t do anything.”
“You were glaring.”
“He looked first.”
Allie sighed. “You two are exhausting.”
For years, it had always been the same.
Sarcasm.
Arguments.
Teasing.
A constant battle to see who could get the last word.
Everyone noticed the tension between them.
Everyone except them.
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“You’re staring again,” Dean said beside Beau.
“I’m not.”
“You stopped talking when she walked in,” Logan added.
Beau rolled his eyes.
“Coincidence.”
Garrett laughed. “Sure.”
Beau ignored them.
He didn’t understand Evangeline.
Everyone else loved him. They laughed at his jokes and enjoyed his attention.
But she didn’t care that he was popular.
She challenged him.
She never backed down.
And somehow, that made him want her attention more.
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Evangeline escaped to the kitchen.
She grabbed a cup and started making herself a drink.
Mint leaves.
Lemon.
Ice.
Sprite.
A little vodka.
A simple mojito.
Finally, peace.
Until—
“You know most people just grab a drink.”
She closed her eyes.
Beau.
“Most people also know when to leave someone alone.”
He leaned against the counter.
“I was being friendly.”
“You?”
“Yes, me.”
She looked at him.
“That’s surprising.”
He placed a hand over his chest.
“I’m offended.”
“You’ll survive.”
A small smile appeared on his face.
And for some reason, that annoyed her more.
“You always this mean?”
“Only with you.”
“Why?”
She paused.
Because she didn’t actually know.
For once, neither of them had an argument ready.
“Your drink looks good,” Beau said.
She blinked.
“Was that a compliment?”
“Don’t get used to it.”
She shook her head, picking up her glass.
“You’re impossible.”
“And you still talk to me.”
“Someone has to humble you.”
“Keep telling yourself that, Angel.”
Her eyes narrowed.
“Don’t call me that.”
He smiled.
“Liar.”
She walked away before he could see the small smile she was hiding.
Across the room, their friends watched.
Dean shook his head.
“They’re hopeless.”
Garrett laughed.
“They’ll figure it out.”
Because everyone else already knew.
Beau Maxwell and Evangeline Walker didn’t hate each other.
They were just two stubborn people refusing to admit that the person who annoyed them most was also the person they couldn’t stop noticing.
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Release Date 2026.07.12 / Last Updated 2026.07.12