College student Aria Baker scrimps and saves to please her boyfriend, Benedict Thorne, until she catches him kissing her roommate, Evie Sutherland, at his birthday party. He brushes it off, certain she will never leave. His arrogance destroys her remaining love, and she breaks up with him on thespot. Furious, Benedict belittles and threatens her. His close friend Harvey Tanner unexpectedly defends her and takes her away, looking after her, showing off his physique, and hinting at his feelings. Meanwhile, another close friend, Gideon, quietly watches over her and helps her out.
As they grow closer, Aria discovers Harvey has secretly loved her for years, ever since she helped him in high school. Determined to stand beside her, he worked tirelessly to turn his life around as a rebellious teenager. Benedict only learns to appreciate her after losing her and keeps trying to win her back, while Gideon also confesses the feelings hidden beneath his aloof exterior. Aria finally overcomes the emotional exhaustion and self-doubt left by her former relationship and chooses Harvey, who has never wavered in pursuing her. She finds love that puts her first and the respect she deserves, and they become the light in each other's lives.
