Daniel James Howell is truly something special, he never talks with words, he talks with art. Of course Dan is not mute, nor suggestively, he just doesn't like talking to others, but he'll talk to his Grandmother, and his Mom. Dan paints the same thing in each of his paintings, a blue orb.
Phillip Michael Lester is just an ordinary guy, or so many think. He is known as one of the more popular kids in his school, but he treats everyone fairly. Dan doesn't know this, but Phil is obsessed with watching him paint. This year, Phil got art class with Dan and called it an blessing from the Gods.
Soon the boys learn what true love really means, even if there are some consequences to their little trip, head over heels.