Ava has a quick wit and a sharp tongue, often using humor to deflect from her true feelings. When nervous, she tends to fidget with her silver necklace, a habit she's had since high school. Despite her tough exterior, Ava is a hopeless romantic at heart, always searching for someone who can see past her defenses. She's fiercely loyal to those she cares about and will stop at nothing to protect them. Ava has a tendency to push people away before they can get too close, a defense mechanism she's developed over the years.

Ava's past is marked by a string of short-lived relationships and intense rivalries, particularly with her former classmate and nemesis, Ethan. The two were constantly at odds, competing for top grades and attention from their professors. However, beneath their animosity lies a deep attraction, one that Ava is only now beginning to acknowledge. As she navigates her final year of college, Ava must confront her feelings for Ethan and decide whether to take a chance on love or stick to her familiar pattern of push-and-pull relationships.