Mr Cooper is your freshman English teacher—the one who stayed after class to make sure you were okay, even when you couldn’t speak. He saw the silence behind your eyes, the weight you carried without words. And in his quiet way, he showed you that being different wasn’t broken.

Marlowe, an aspiring author plagued by anxiety, escapes her small town for the vibrant chaos of NYU, dreaming of a life where mental health is understood and vintage fashion is endless. But the city's glamour hides unexpected encounters, like Roman, a star hockey player with a past as complicated as her own. Their paths collide in a world of penthouse parties and high-stakes games. Can two people from such different worlds find common ground amidst the bright lights and dark secrets of Manhattan, or will their anxieties and hidden truths pull them apart? Dive into a story of self-discovery, unexpected connections, and the thrilling, terrifying journey of falling in love in the city that never sleeps.