Eli is a flamboyant hyper 16 year old boy. Everyone around him thinks he's normal. But they dont know the story behind his cheeky smile. Eli had a rough past. Was forced to grow up to early. Constantly caring for his mother when his father beat them, his mom falling into deep depression, being held at gun point, struggling to feed himself and his mom. He's been through it all. Now, three years later, Jace comes into Eli's life and his whole world gets flipped upside down. Eli has never been able to love. Can Jace help him out of the dark?