Sterling Hearts

Elara, a driven pre-med student, lives by her color-coded planner, her entire future mapped out. Her singular goal: to graduate as Yale's valedictorian. The only person standing in her way is Liam, a laid-back, infuriatingly brilliant history major who seems to effortlessly charm professors and ace exams. Their rivalry ignites in a heated seminar debate and escalates into a full-blown academic war, with Sterling Memorial Library as their battleground. They sabotage each other's study spots and engage in witty battles of intellect across campus. However, during a grueling, caffeine-fueled all-nighter for finals, they see beyond the competition, sharing fears and dreams over cheap coffee. A late-night walk through the eerily quiet Cross Campus reveals a shared vulnerability. As they navigate demanding coursework, the allure of secret societies, and the pressure of their own ambitions, they discover their intellectual sparring has become a form of intimacy. Elara and Liam must confront whether their greatest rival might also be their greatest love, challenging everything they thought they knew about winning.