In high school, shy Piper Noble secretly liked the wealthy, charismatic transfer student Gavin Marsh, but kept her feelings hidden due to insecurity. After entering the same university, Gavin unexpectedly reappeared, protecting and doting on her until he confessed his own feelings. Though Piper believed it was temporary and almost left after a misunderstanding about Gavin's engagement, he stopped her and clarified everything. They overcame their insecurities, healed together, and finally became a couple. Piper's long-kept crush fulfilled at last.