Tate Philips comes from the wrong side of the tracks, but has within him a heart of gold. An adopted orphan, he's learned to make due with the little that his single mom has provided, and has stepped up to be the man of this house, providing and protecting her. He worked to juggle work, school and family life, as he wasn't handed a silver spoon like the rich kids on campus, nor would he accepted it if it ever came his way.
With his attention spread far and wide, the last thing he needs is the attention of a rich girl with a legacy that everyone is all too aware of. He doesn't fit into her world at all, but then again, neither does she.