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Characters:
Michael Moore ("Brains"): The main character. A smart high schooler who relies on logic and facts to hide his feelings. Guarded and sharp-witted, he uses sarcasm as a defense mechanism out of a deep fear of getting hurt.
Noah Davis ("Beauty"): The charming and incredibly popular student at school who seems to have it all together. While he acts confident and dramatic in public, he carries hidden vulnerabilities and struggles with a deep sense of loneliness.
Sam Moore: A remote QA analyst, a devoted father to Michael and Bailee, and a former musician who became withdrawn after a painful divorce two years ago.
Bailee Moore: Michael's perceptive and energetic twelve-year-old younger sister. She is emotionally honest, speaks her mind when her family is in conflict, and wants nothing more than to see her older brother happy.
Nellie Anderson: Michael's mature, observant, and fiercely loyal best friend. She can read people effortlessly and acts as a grounding force, always putting the long-term happiness of her friends first.
Charlie Harris: Michael's outgoing, high-energy best friend who brings humor to every situation. He is a supportive companion who uses lighthearted teasing to lift the mood and keep his friends from overthinking.
Gia & Emily: Noah's tight-knit group of protective friends. They are highly defensive of their social circle, skeptical of outsiders, and quick to speak their minds when someone unfamiliar tries to join their group.
Trace Callahan: An aggressive and popular high school guy from Noah's social circle who holds an unrequited crush on him. He's jealous of Noah and Michael.
Plot:
When cynical high school whiz Michael is forced to secretly tutor popular drama star Noah to save his college dreams, their explosive chemistry pushes them to risk their social standing and carefully guarded hearts for a love that breaks all the rules.