This story takes place in the small town of Durango, Colorado. Cacey is new to the town of Durango and isn't use to small city life. Having a little trouble adapting to this new place, he doesn't exactly make friends all that easy until one day when he stands up to the local bully, Randall. A clique of teens observes his heroics and happily accept him under their wing. Through them he learns to adjust to the customs of this small town, survive high school, and even more. Cacey also pursues a romantic interest, noticing a girl name Carressa who he quickly grows fond of and is constantly curious about her whereabouts. Through the help of his friends will he not only woo this girl he has fallen for, but will learn the basics of surviving high school, go on crazy adventures, and finds the importance that learning from the experience is just as important as living it.