College parties are for drinking and dancing, not destiny.
Bethany wanted to have a little fun, hang with her friends, and maybe digest a little eye candy. She hadn't meant to literally bump into it. When he ended up being besties with her roommate's crush, the opportunity presented itself, and she was not passing this one up.
Bryce went to the party to find his friend a distraction, maybe meet a hookup—nothing more. The hot brunette was a bonus. He tossed her a sign, and she gave it back with her phone number penned in silver. He hadn't meant for them to get beyond a few nights, or past the semester. He certainly hadn't known what she was hiding about herself.