Dan Howell is a timid boy, who always does as he is told. He was once friends with Phil Lester, the 'bad influence' who soon ditches Dan for the popular group in Year 7. After five years of not talking to each other, they're partnered in a project and Phil's wants to win Dan over just like he has with most of their year. But yet, Dan is determined to find out what Phil is hiding behind his arrogant mask.

Darcy Thompson, kidnapped for four years. The painter, orphan, with memories haunting her from the back of her mind. But when she finally snaps, paint will splatter, hearts will be broken and a new life ruined. Can a young man and his friend with matching fringes help Darcy rebuild her life? Start again, a new beginning. Who will mend her, and who will break her?