Vienna has been in and out of hospitals for the past few months. She was recently diagnosed with leukemia. Because of this she dropped most of her friends and has distanced herself from the world in order to not hurt anybody. Knox has abusive parents. Because of this he has no idea what it is like to be loved. People think he's dangerous because of his bad temper and the bruises that litter his body. Everyone avoids him. what happens when a boy falls in love with someone destined for the cosmos? Astrophilia- (Noun) An uncontrollable and rare Love of and/or obsession with planets, stars, and outer space.