Rose Montgomery, 18, is thrust into the dangerous life of gangs after she catches the eye of the most dangerous gang leader in Brooklyn, NY.

Beckham O'Neil has been moved from foster home to foster home, nothing in his life has been stable for him, except for his running. Everyone has him stereotyped as the quiet trouble-maker that sits in the back of the class. The only two people that are willing to give him a chance are Lacy, the nice studious girl, and Coach Westcott, who makes him join the football team.