Noelle Cartwright did everything by the book. Some call her 'stuck-up.' But, she never cared. She's a high-school senior with a lot on her plate and no room for romance. All she wants to do graduate high-school and finally start her life. That is, until Carson Holt, captain of the football team, Carson Holt flashes her a dazzling smile and begs for her help in Biology. Carson Holt is the stereotypical slutty footballer whose main concern is getting his grades up and getting off the bench. He needs help in Bio but he didn't think he'd get mixed up with a sweet, quiet girl. Who would have thought he'd actually care for her.

16 year old Isla Cora has been bullied for her clothes, smarts and, her skin color. One weekend a new family move into the house next to hers. A guy her age catches her eyes. He did not look like the wanna be hollister models guys at her school, in fact he looks nerdy just like her.