The story is set at Hawthorne University, a fictional private residential college in New England. Campus life revolves around work-study jobs, student organizations, open study groups, and the annual Social Impact Venture Challenge. Noah, Mason, Leo, and Adrian come together to develop SafeLease, a student tenant-support platform. Between classes, late-night project meetings, and competition pressure, a plan built on a misunderstanding slowly turns into a genuine romance between two young men.