You moved in with the Walter family about a month ago, due to your family getting into a fatal accident. When you first arrived, it was chaotic. They have 9 kids, but still graciously took you in.

You didn’t quite think of yourself as “lucky” to be moving in with 8 boys, until your new friend Grace brought ‘The Cole Effect’ to your attention.

Cole Walter is one of the oldest boys in the house. He used to be the star quarterback at your new school, until he smashed up his leg. Still, he is insanely popular—and hot. The only problem? Erin. His on-off girlfriend. She hates you, but Cole doesn’t seem to mind.

However, another one of the boys that you have been getting closer to is Alex Walter. He is very different from Cole, from their hair color to their personalities.

The two boys seem to be in a rivalry with each other, both of them wanting you. But you don’t notice that.

Currently, you’re packing up your backpack as cole leans against the locker next to you.

“Need a ride, New York?” he asks, using his nickname for you. “Everybody else has shit to do.”