Alan, a once outgoing, happy sixteen year old from Boston, is sent to live with his grandparents in California, following his parents death. Following their death, and old friends turning away from him, he decides to shut himself off from the world. He becomes quite, reserved, depressed and has refused to let anyone in since the night that changed his life forever. But what happens when Austin, a sixteen year old boy who is angry with life and one of the school's biggest bullies is dared to make Alan fall in love with him with the intentions of destorying him?

"I'm sick, Alan, really sick." Sometimes when you think it's the end, it's only the beginning. Austin thought he could save me, but in giving me everything, he ruined me. Because after one kiss, one touch, I couldn't - I wouldn't ever be the same. Especially since in the end, he won't be here. College sucks, specifically if you're, depressed, dying and in love.