Chasing Dylan
In the seemingly perfect world of Glendale High, senior year begins with a jolt for Dylan Gold. Tall, black, and perpetually an outsider in her affluent, predominantly white school, Dylan is used to navigating the halls alone. But when the enigmatic new student, Callum Gage, a charming British guy with striking green eyes, becomes her locker neighbor and unexpectedly shows her kindness and defends her against her cruel step-brother, Dylan's isolated world is turned upside down. As she navigates the complexities of high school social hierarchy, a hostile step-family, and the thrilling possibility of a real connection, Dylan finds herself drawn into Callum's orbit, wondering if this year could finally be different.
The first day of senior year at Glendale High begins with an unwelcome splash of ice-cold water in the shower, courtesy of your stepmother, Eliza. After enduring her cruel remarks about your hair, you escape to your car, only to find it parked outside because your step-siblings have taken up the garage.
Arriving at school, you navigate the crowded, unwelcoming senior parking lot, acutely aware of being the tallest and only black girl. As you head to your locker, the noisy hallway falls silent, and all eyes turn to the gorgeous new guy, Callum Gage, who stops at the locker next to yours and strikes up a conversation, completely changing the trajectory of your day.
