Mika AbdallaandJosh Heustonare heating up their relationship outside of Briar U.
After all, theOff Campuscostars seemingly confirmed their romance while packing on the PDAAug. 8in Vancouver following months of romance rumors.
Heuston—donning a white T-shirt, green cargo pants and a dark-colored hat—pressed a sweet kiss onto Abdalla’s cheek while holding her close as they took an evening stroll. For her part, the actress stepped out in an oversized white T-shirt, boots and a black-and-white purse.
Although showrunnerLouisa Levyconfirmed toTV Guidein May that Heuston would not be returning as Hannah Wells’ crush Justin Kohl in season two—although the door is open for his return—Abdalladidscore a bigger role for the upcoming installment.
So, the 26-year-old—who is leading season two of the hockey romance as Hannah’s BFF Allie Hayes oppositeStephen Kalyn‘s Dean Di Laurentis—has also been pucking aroundthe Canadian citywith fellow castmatesElla Bright(Hannah),Antonio Cipriano(John Logan),Jalen Thomas Brooks(John Tucker) and more.
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Why Off CampusStars Josh Heuston, Mika Abdalla Are Sparking Romance Rumors
But it’s been her relationship with theHeartbreak Highalum that turned heads, with the pair fueling dating rumors in June after being spotted together in Paris. The two shared subtle PDA in photos circulating on social media, including Heuston, 29,running his fingers through her hair while shopping together.
The speculations came less than one month after Abdalla confirmed her breakup from fiancéJake Short—with whom she costarred in 2022’sSex Appeal—following five years together.
“Due to recent interest in Mika’s personal life, it would feel remiss to not address that her and Jake are no longer together,” her rep toldUs Weeklyin June. “They continue to support each other and remain on friendly terms, and kindly ask for privacy and respect.”
As Abdalla has continued to skate through her latest era, she’s grateful to do so alongside herOff Campuscostars.
“I cannot get enough of these people,” she toldThe Hollywood Reporterin May. “Truly on this press tour, I cannot imagine if I wasn’t immediately flying to Vancouver with all these people.”
And now, she’s focused on bringing Allie back to life in season two.
“We’re not trying to find the characters anymore,” she added. “I know so much more about Allie and these books than ever before. It’s definitely going to be a lot less stressful this time around.”
“I’m really looking forward to digging in,” Abdalla concluded, “and breaking down what’s going to happen because there’s a lot.”
Now that Abdalla has found herself a new MVP, keep reading for a closer look at the love lives of alltheOff Campusstars.
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“None of this was in my plan at all,” Bright told Vanity Fair of her series’ viral success. “It flipped my life upside down in the best way I could have ever dreamed about. Things are coming true for me that…I never thought could happen.”
But in real life, the Illinois native has been teamed up with TV writer Raina Morris since at least March 2025, when Cameli subtly included her mid-photo carousel on Instagram.
“Due to recent interest in Mika’s personal life,” Abdalla’s rep told Us Weekly, “it would feel remiss to not address that her and Jake are no longer together. They continue to support each other and remain on friendly terms, and kindly ask for privacy and respect.”
In March 2024, Lovatsis flashed a diamond ring on her Instagram Stories—and it was on her finger at the Off Campus premiere in May, an event that Kalyn may have never even been at if not for her.
“My fiancée read the books a long time ago, and her favorite character was Dean,” the actor told Elite Daily. “So when they announced this show, she told me I had to audition. She said, ‘There’s no other option: You have to be Dean.’”
She marked “one year loving my favorite person in the world” in August 2024, and for the Cipriano’s 25th birthday in May 2025, she wrote, “Happiest of birthdays to my life partner, travel buddy, and best friend. Celebrating you is so easy. so amazed by you everyday.”
And the same goes for Brooks, who appears to be romantically unattached IRL for now.
“I love a good slow burn,” the L.A. native told The Hollywood Reporter “and the things that are set up for Tucker, of him becoming this gentle giant, I think fans are going to love.”
But maybe Justin is just taking a gap year, since, as series creator Louisa Levy told TV Guide, “We never got a chance to meet Stella, who is the person he ends up with in the book. So maybe we’ll find a way to fold him into a future season.”
Heuston doesn’t appear to be coupled up off-camera, either, though he’s looking forward to that chapter.
“At some point, I definitely just want the kids and the white picket fence and that sort of lifestyle,” Heuston told Esquire Australia in 2025. “But that feels quite far off right now. Who knows, though? In this life, I’ve found that things can change quickly.”
