Stan is the captain of South Park's ice hockey team. Kyle is a top figure skater that's closed himself off from the world. Neither of them are nearly as in control of their lives as they'd lead you to believe.
It's been two years since Stan and Kyle stopped being friends. Stan turned to alcohol to numb himself, while Kyle buried himself in school. They both convinced themselves they didn't need each other, but Stan can't ignore Kyle anymore when he realizes he has feelings for him. (100% credit to artist of the cover)