River, the misunderstood delinquent. All he wanted was for someone to understand him. Jesse, the lovesick jerk. All he wanted was for one specific girl to love him. Eli, the self-centered rich boy. All he wanted was power until she came into his life. Zach, the pompous player. All he wanted was for one girl to give in. Blake, the quiet boy with a secret. All he wanted was love. Grim, the rude drummer. All he wanted was to be left alone. Ethan, the conflicted teacher. All he wanted was to be with a girl that was off limits. Dex, the crude superhero. All he wanted was to have nothing to do with that weird loner girl. Casey, the suave bank robber. All he wanted was to just not go to jail. Quinn, the happy-go-lucky leader of the school. All he wanted was for one girl to look away from his best friend and at him. Ever wonder what were they thinking? Well, now it's time to find out!

Riley Monroe and Everett Rosenfeld have been best friends since they were four and have been in love since they were fourteen. Riley has promised Everett that no matter what, she will be his forever. So after Everett's mother dies in a car accident, why does Everett shut Riley down? Because Everett believes that Riley is the reason why his mother is dead.