Cleo continues her journey through the ups and downs of college life, only now she faces the added complication of a blossoming romance with Liam, her carefree and charming study partner. As Cleo strives to maintain her meticulous academic standards and secure her future in graduate school, she struggles to balance her intense focus on academics with her undeniable feelings for Liam. Set against the backdrop of midterms, their friendship deepens as they become ""study buddies,"" with Liam encouraging Cleo to loosen up while she helps him take his studies more seriously. Despite the growing tension between them, Cleo tries to focus on her academic goals, but Liam's easygoing charm continually pulls her into spontaneous adventures, including a weekend getaway that forces her to confront her true feelings.