The Quarterback Next Door

• Campus
• Female
• Friends to Lovers
• Jock
• Neighbors
• Rom-Com
• Wallflower
• Young Adult

• Ep. 1
  Skylar Heron has always been invisible, especially to her childhood best friend and next-door neighbor, Jamie Donner, the boy she’s loved her entire life. After Jamie’s house burns down, he moves into Skylar’s room, making their already complicated relationship even more awkward. Things take a turn when Jamie’s ex-girlfriend confronts Skylar, accusing her of having Jamie on her phone and asserting her dominance as the queen of the school. The ex’s harsh words leave Skylar questioning her worth, wondering if she’ll always be seen as a loser. Jamie, however, reminds Skylar of the brave girl he grew up with, giving her a glimmer of hope. Determined to change her fate, Skylar decides it’s time to finally confess her feelings to Jamie, setting the stage for a dramatic and emotional turning point in their relationship.
• Ep. 2
  Skylar Heron, a shy and invisible senior, faces a pivotal moment in her life. Encouraged by her friend Adi, she considers asking Jamie Donner, her childhood best friend and next-door neighbor, to the Winter Ball. Despite their history, Skylar doubts Jamie even remembers her, feeling too insignificant to approach the school's golden boy and star quarterback. Adi pushes her to take a chance, but Skylar retreats, choosing to avoid the risk. Later, Skylar accidentally bumps into Jamie, leading to an awkward encounter. However, things take a turn when a group of girls, led by Jamie's ex-girlfriend, discovers Skylar's phone lock screen featuring Jamie. They confront her, accusing her of having inappropriate feelings for Jamie. Skylar is left flustered and embarrassed as the situation escalates, with Jamie's ex demanding an explanation. The tension builds as Skylar struggles to defend herself, caught in a whirlwind of high school drama and unspoken emotions.
• Ep. 3
  Skylar finds herself the target of cruel ridicule as a group of girls mock her outdated bra, comparing it to something their grandmothers would wear. The taunts escalate when Jamie’s ex-girlfriend confronts Skylar, viciously questioning her chances with Jamie and belittling her social status. The ex-girlfriend asserts dominance, threatening Skylar with physical harm if she dares to interact with Jamie. Skylar, visibly confused and overwhelmed, struggles to process the hostility. The tension builds as the ex-girlfriend delivers a chilling ultimatum, warning Skylar to stay in the background or face dire consequences. The scene ends with Skylar left speechless, caught in a whirlwind of humiliation and fear.
• Ep. 4
  Skylar, the invisible girl, finds herself in the middle of a tense confrontation at school. Jamie, her childhood friend and the school's quarterback, steps in when Tiffany, his ex-girlfriend and the cheer captain, starts bullying Skylar. Tiffany mocks Skylar, calling her a "nobody," but Jamie defends her, reminding Tiffany that Skylar is not a loser and deserves respect. He firmly tells Tiffany to leave Skylar alone, asserting that he’s no longer her boyfriend and that Skylar’s name is Skylar Herron. Tiffany, shocked and angry, tries to assert her dominance, but Jamie stands his ground, showing his loyalty to Skylar. Skylar, overwhelmed by the situation, tries to leave, but Jamie pleads with her to stay, hinting at deeper feelings. The scene highlights the growing tension between Jamie and Tiffany, as well as Jamie’s protective stance toward Skylar, setting the stage for further drama in their complicated relationships.
• Ep. 5
  Skylar, still reeling from the embarrassment of her failed attempt to ask out Jamie, her childhood best friend and now classmate, finds herself in an awkward situation. Jamie, the school's golden boy, tries to apologize for his ex-girlfriend Tiff's behavior, but Skylar brushes him off, still hurt by the distance that has grown between them over the years. Jamie offers to drive her home, using her childhood nickname "Skye," which only adds to her confusion and frustration. As they interact, Skylar reflects on how different their lives have become. Jamie, the perfect student and athlete, seems to have it all, while she feels invisible and out of place. She sarcastically calls him the "golden boy," a reminder of how he's always been admired by everyone, including her. Despite her annoyance, there's a lingering affection from their shared past, making it hard for her to stay mad at him. The tension between them is palpable, as Skylar struggles to reconcile her feelings for Jamie with the reality of their current relationship.

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