If there's one thing Paxton Garroway cannot stand it's those fools who are stuck deeply into unrequited love. Enter Nicolai Perez, the prime example of a weak-willed romantic, whose mere presence grates on Paxton's nerves. Maybe it's the way Nicolai gazes at Paxton's brother or his privileged upbringing. Nicolai Perez has been nursing a lifelong, unrequited love for his best friend, a straight-as-an-arrow beacon of oblivion. But life takes an unexpected turn when his best friend introduces him to his boyfriend. Suddenly, the prospect of happy endings becomes as elusive as smoke. Convinced that his love life is eternally cursed, Nicolai takes drastic action--- packing his bags and fleeing ten thousand miles from home. When Paxton's brother suggests Nicolai as a temporary roommate for a few months, Paxton's horror knows no bounds. Share living space with the very embodiment of everything he despises? Hell no! Yet, as if Paxton's life weren't already a relentless parade of adulting challenges-culinary school, bills, and a trail of girls he refuses to commit to-- fate adds a cruel punchline. Despite hate fueling their constant bickerings the underlying sexual tension blurs the lines with desire. Will, Nicolai, the boy who dreamed of Prince Charming finally let go of the fantasy and fall for the beast instead?