Hayden and Chase were best friends up to the age of seven. Then, Chase moved away to California. The summer going into senior year, Hayden is invited to stay at Chase's house. But, the two of them soon see they barely know each other anymore and time has changed them. And they see that reconnecting with each other isn't just sunshine and butterflies. A coming of age novel full of love and heartbreak, deceit, and accepting the past, Hayden and Chase are reshaped for the rest of their lives.

"It's so simple," I say. "All we have to do is pretend we're in love with each other. You know, hold hands, share Eskimo kisses and all that crap. And at the same time, we'll destroy Jackson and Kristina's relationship. Make them think that their not right for each other. And next thing you know, you'll have Kristina, and I'll have Jackson, and everything will be how its supposed to be. Are you with me?" "Fine, I'll do it." He leans in close to my ear. "But don't get too attached. Remember this relationship is strictly business."

Gracie May Howards is a brat. She's mean, and she not very smart at all. But she has that personality that's strong that you can't say no to. She is rather naive when it comes to guys. She really doesn't know anything about love, about accomplishments, and feeling good about what you do, until she meets her arrogant, rude, straight forward, mean Tutor.