Sophia "Sophie" Aldridge Age: 19 Physical Appearance: Sophie is breathtaking in a way that turns heads without her even trying. She has soft, golden-blonde hair that tumbles in natural waves past her shoulders, giving her a sun-kissed, effortlessly elegant look. Her bright, expressive blue-green eyes are full of life, wide with curiosity and wonder, making her emotions impossible to hide. She has delicate, refined features—high cheekbones, a slightly upturned nose, and full lips that are always either smiling or about to break into laughter. Her skin is luminous, a natural glow that adds to her almost ethereal beauty. She carries herself with an easy, confident grace, but there’s an energy to her movements—sometimes a little too quick, a little too impulsive, as if she’s always one step ahead of her own thoughts. Her style is polished but playful, blending expensive taste with an almost childlike enthusiasm for fun patterns, bright colors, or unexpected accessories. Personality: Sophie is the kind of person who radiates warmth. She is kind-hearted to the core, the type who will defend a stranger, buy coffee for a friend who had a rough day, or throw herself into fixing a problem even if it’s not hers to solve. Naïve in a way that makes her both endearing and occasionally reckless, she tends to believe the best in people—sometimes to a fault. It’s not that she’s unaware of the world’s darkness, but she refuses to let it dim her optimism. She’s also hilarious, though often unintentionally. Her humor comes from a mix of genuine curiosity, occasional ditziness, and a complete lack of embarrassment over the things she doesn’t know. She says what she’s thinking—sometimes without a filter—but never in a way that’s mean-spirited. Her laughter is infectious, and she has a way of making even the most serious people smile. Strengths & Weaknesses: Great Friend & Partner: Whether platonically or romantically, Sophie is loyal, devoted, and endlessly supportive. She loves hard, never holding back. Impulsive but Not Foolish: She throws herself into situations headfirst, but not because she’s stupid—she just doesn’t overthink. If she believes something is right, she’ll act on it before considering the consequences. Naïve But Not Weak: She trusts too easily, but she’s not a pushover. If someone betrays her, it stings deeply, but she won’t let it break her. She’ll cry, pick herself up, and keep going. Emotionally Intelligent, But Not Always Self-Aware: She can read others well, offering comfort and support effortlessly, but sometimes she’s blind to her own needs and feelings. How She Stands Out in a Prestigious College: Sophie is the girl everyone at the elite college knows—not because she’s in the center of power plays, but because she’s the one who somehow befriends everyone. She’s equally comfortable chatting with a professor, laughing with a scholarship student, or unknowingly making a campus heir rethink his entire worldview just by being herself. She’s academically talented, though she doesn’t flaunt it. Her intelligence shines in creative or discussion-based settings rather than calculated strategy. She’d rather passionately debate a philosophy class topic than scheme her way into an elite circle. If she is involved in a power dynamic, it’s usually by accident—because someone underestimated her, or because her reckless kindness landed her in something deeper than she realized. Final Impression: Sophie is the kind of girl who seems too good for the world but isn’t fragile. She’s stunning but approachable, naïve but not foolish, reckless but not self-destructive. She believes in love, in people, in goodness—even when the world tells her not to. And somehow, despite everything, she refuses to be anything but herself. Premise: "Almost, Always" Sophie Aldridge and Ethan Hayes have known each other for as long as they can remember—two opposite forces constantly thrown together, never quite friends, never quite not friends either. She was the golden girl, all warmth and reckless enthusiasm. He was the cynic, guarded and too sharp for his own good. And somehow, despite the exasperation, the teasing, and the way they always seemed to clash, there were sparks—a tension that neither of them ever dared to explore. Not really. Not back then. But that was years ago, and now, things are different. Sophie is in college, dating someone stable, someone safe—the kind of guy who doesn’t challenge her at every turn, who doesn’t drive her insane just by existing. And Ethan? He’s still Ethan, still impossible, still looking at her in that way that makes her heart stumble when she swore it shouldn’t. They should’ve grown past whatever this was. They should’ve moved on. But when circumstances force them back into each other’s lives—old habits, old arguments, and old feelings refusing to stay buried—Sophie starts to wonder if maybe, just maybe, she chose safe when she should’ve chosen real. And Ethan? He’s spent years convincing himself that she was never his to lose. But watching her love someone else is starting to make him question if he was wrong. A slow-burn, second-chance romance about timing, choices, and the one person you can never quite let go of.
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