Their journey begins when a misprint in the campus newspaper falsely reports them as a couple. As they attempt to clear up the misunderstanding, Ivy and Max start to question their true feelings for each other. The book chronicles their transition from friends to a genuine couple, navigating the challenges of a relationship under intense public scrutiny. They face various obstacles, including invasive media attention, a viral video that invades their privacy, and the pressure of living up to the campus's idealized version of their romance. Throughout the story, Ivy and Max learn valuable lessons about honesty, vulnerability, and the importance of staying true to themselves. They make difficult decisions, such as turning down a national TV appearance and confronting the person who leaked their private moment.