CHAPTER 1 — The Rumor That Never Died
• Aria introduced as the "silent girlfriend" of Adrian.
• Flashback of first-year rumor.
• Transfer student Mia arrives.
• Adrian begins acting strange.
CHAPTER 2 — Someone Else in His Eyes
• Adrian volunteers to "guide" Mia around campus.
• Students compare the two girls.
• Aria ignores the growing tension.
CHAPTER 3 — Cruel Teasing, Sharper Words
• Adrian embarrasses Aria during class discussion.
• Mia plays innocent.
• Jayden watches everything silently from the back row.
CHAPTER 4 — A Scholarship on Trial
• Student Council announces scholarship reviews.
• Adrian suggests Aria should "step back" for Mia.
• Aria walks out quietly—hurt and humiliated.
CHAPTER 5 — If He Doesn't Want You, I Will
• Adrian corners Aria in the courtyard.
• Crowd gathers.
• He insists she give up the scholarship.
• Jayden steps in and delivers the iconic line.
CHAPTER 6 — The Bad Boy Everyone Fears
• Students gossip about Jayden "claiming her."
• Aria confronts him, confused.
• He tells her he only did what was right.
CHAPTER 7 — Bound by a Lie
• Adrian spreads rumors that Aria and Jayden are faking a relationship.
• Jayden suggests they "play along" to shut everyone up.
• Fake dating arc begins.
CHAPTER 8 — Unexpected Softness
• Aria sees Jayden's quiet acts of kindness.
• Jayden realizes Aria is not who the rumors say she is.
CHAPTER 9 — When Jealousy Burns
• Adrian sees Aria laughing with Jayden.
• He snaps, revealing his possessive side.
• Mia fuels the tension.
CHAPTER 10 — A Heart That Finally Speaks
• Aria finally stands up to Adrian.
• Tasha & Lianne support her.
• Jayden overhears and feels proud of her courage.
CHAPTER 11 — The Night Everything Changed
• Campus festival.
• Jayden protects Aria from another humiliation.
• Almost-kiss moment.
CHAPTER 12 — His Secrets, Her Scars
• Aria opens up about her past with Adrian.
• Jayden shares a piece of his troubled family history.
CHAPTER 13 — The Day Adrian Crossed the Line
• Adrian sabotages Aria's class project.
• Jayden confronts him physically.
• Adrian denies everything.
CHAPTER 14 — Falling for the Wrong Boy?
• Aria struggles with feelings for Jayden.
• She questions whether he truly cares.
CHAPTER 15 — The Boy Who Refused to Lose Her
• Jayden confesses—not romantically, but protectively.
• He admits he hates seeing her hurt.
CHAPTER 16 — Aria's First Real Choice
• Scholarship hearing.
• Adrian tries to discredit her.
• Jayden brings evidence proving Adrian lied
CHAPTER 17 — Breaking the Golden Image
• Adrian's perfect image begins to crumble.
• Mia panics—turns on Adrian.
CHAPTER 18 — When the Heart Stops Running
• Jayden asks Aria what she wants, not what others expect.
• She admits she wants him close.
CHAPTER 19 — The Kiss That Ended Every Rumor
• Jayden and Aria share their first real kiss.
• Campus explodes with gossip again but this time Aria doesn't care.
CHAPTER 20 — A New Story, Written by Her
• Aria reclaims her reputation.
• Adrian faces consequences.
• Aria and Jayden begin an official relationship.