Two boys get stuck working the same summer job at a lakeside tourist shop in a small town. Nilou Saeed is there because he has to be. Cyrus Reed is there to escape his home life. They start off constantly arguing over everything. Past tension from school and more pressing matters. But after spending time together, they soften up and tension melts away. But Nilou has something he hasn't told anyone yet and isn't going to until summer is over