I Loved You First

Mia Chen has been in love with her next-door neighbour, Jake Martinez, for as long as she can remember. From building backyard forts to late-night philosophy debates, they were inseparable—until high school turned Jake into the worst version of himself. He mocked her in front of his friends, acted like she was invisible, and spent two years making her feel like she wasn't worth his time.

Enter Ethan Park: the charming new transfer student who sees Mia for exactly who she is—brilliant, funny, and completely worth fighting for. He's everything Jake isn't: attentive, openly affectionate, and brave enough to show his feelings in broad daylight.

But the moment Jake realises he might lose her, everything changes. Suddenly he's everywhere—bringing her coffee, glaring at Ethan, and making confessions that would be romantic if they weren't two years too late. Then comes the revelation that changes everything: Jake didn't just start loving her when Ethan arrived. He loved her first, back when they were twelve and life was simpler.

Now Mia's caught between the boy who loved her in silence and the boy who loves her out loud. Through hilariously awkward mishaps, jealous schemes, and brutally honest conversations, Mia must answer one question: Does loving someone first mean you deserve them most—or does real love require more than just being there first?

A heartfelt exploration of second chances, first loves, and learning that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose yourself.