Gerard is the new kid at Belleville High. He tries to fit in with the norm but he can't fight who he really is. He meets some friends along the way who actually get his weirdness. He finds a girl he "likes".
"I'm not gay. I'm not gay." Gerard has been telling himself that he wasn't gay for as long as he can remember. He doesn't want what the bullies say to be true. However, when new student, Frank Iero, comes to town, Gerard's world is turned upside down. Frank promises to look after Gerard but it's a harder job than he had anticipated.