Mark Luce is a clueless, kind-hearted 17 year old. Having to deal with his perverted best friend Shaw, his vicious bully Joey, a grandpa that still thinks he’s in World War 2, his constant zoning out, and being openly gay in a homophobic society, Mark has a lot on his plate. When Maxx Falcone, the boy Mark had crushed on for years, reenters his life, things get even crazier. Mark can hardly believe it when Maxx begins to show an interest in him. But Maxx has a deadly secret that could tear apart Mark’s world and shatter his gentle heart if he isn’t careful.

Evan Sudlow is narcissistic, over-dramatic, and secretly gay. Sebastian Amsel is calm, casual, and hotter than hell. Evan is absolutely infatuated with Sebastian, and is desperate to be with the attractive boy. But Sebastian barely acknowledges Evan’s existence, and when he does, Evan makes a complete fool of himself. Evan wants to keep his sexuality a secret, but he finds it becoming increasingly difficult when Sebastian takes an interest in him and begins to tempt him in ways he didn’t think a straight boy was capable of.

When she determines that he’s too nice for his own good, Nick Bradley’s best friend Molly decides to toughen the gay boy up. Sadly for Nick, Molly’s method is to have Nick piss off Phillip Brooks, the bipolar badass of the school. The only way to keep Phil from beating him up is for Nick to stand up to him, and pretend that he’s tough and unafraid. Phil finds himself becoming interested Nick, a boy he’d never known before. When Nick realizes Phil may be interested in him in more ways than one, he knows he’s in deep trouble. If Phil finds out the truth, Nick is dead. But then Nick realizes things may be even worse when he finds out that he may be too attracted to Phil for his own good.

Sarcastic Theo is just trying to get through his senior year of high school with his sister Thalia and his best friend Oliver. But Theo’s life gets flipped upside-down when the overly flamboyant Dimitri Ivanov is thrust into his life. Dimitri is cocky, flashy, and makes a hobby out of annoying Theo. But Theo begins to question whether Dimitri’s constant flirting is all in fun, or if it’s becoming serious. And why is straight Theo getting such strong feelings for Dimitri?

Jace never imagined it would be Mitch. Mitch is his best friend’s little brother. Mitch is like family. Mitch is mysterious and secretive. Mitch has been like a brother to Jace ever since they were toddlers. Mitch is straight. So how the hell did Jace fall in love with Mitch?

Benji is in deep, unrequited love with his best friend Gideon, and it sucks. When absentminded Benji isn’t busy making a fool of himself or getting bullied by his soccer team, he’s busy watching Gideon fall in love with the gorgeous Jude. As Benji sulks in the friend zone, he begins to wonder if he should pursue a romance with a better chance, or continue being hopelessly in love with Gideon.

Jace Butler and Mitch Marion used to be hopelessly in love with each other. Then their relationship fell apart, and the two haven’t seen each other in nearly a year. Jace is determined to keep his distance from Mitch, but he can’t quite shut out his old feelings for the shady boy. But a year is a long time, and Jace is about to find out just how much things have truly changed.

Alexander Sullivan has money, looks, charisma, a cunning mind, and constant boredom. When feisty Neo Bartosz catches his attention, he decides to make Neo his next source of amusement. But Alexander is unaware of just how complex, stubborn, and perceptive Neo is. And Neo, out to avenge a friend Alexander had hurt in the past, finds his perfect chance for revenge as Alexander gets closer to him.

Alexander Sullivan had his heart shattered by Neo Bartosz for revenge. Still in love with Neo, Alexander has tried desperately to move on, starting a new relationship. When Neo comes back into his life after several months, both boys realize how much everything has changed. But the one thing that hasn’t changed is their feelings for each other, and the pain that comes along with those feelings.

Ethan is sarcastic and sassy. Will is careless and troubled. When Ethan sees how bad Will is struggling, he decides to help the 20 year old. But in order to help Will, Ethan realizes he must face his own dark past. As feelings and secrets emerge between the two boys, Ethan begins to question if Will is really as straight as he claims to be.