Patrick Stump is a freshman in college and is assigned a partner project to compose, write and perform a song in class. When Patrick is approached by none other than the sophomore Peter Wentz, they agree to partner up and try to find their own unique sound. Later in the day, after the bell sounds for the end of class, Patrick and Pete's professor forces them to include two other students. Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley. Against their will, they allow the boys to join their assignment. Little do they know, their awkward meeting will become the spark of something big.