High school Junior, Jeremy Witkins, has just moved to a new city; away from all of his friends, and more importantly, all of his tormentors. Jeremy hopes to make a new start at Jefferson High School, blending in with the other boys; not drawing any unwanted attention to himself. Despite his best efforts to blend in, he catches the attention of fellow student Jason Tildwell. Jeremy and Jason quickly become friends. Jeremy is both pleased and scared by the new friendship with Jason. The boy is cute and funny, and definitely interested in him. But Jeremy is afraid of becoming too close to Jason. He is afraid that Jason will leave once he learns about his past.