Climbing The Rungs of My Spine

Crown Prince Wilhelm struggles with self image, he wears a back brace for a spinal condition though can't seem to get the press off of his back with rumours about the 'bulge underneath his shirt'. Wilhelm does some things he ultimately regrets and is sent to Hillerska boarding school where he meets Simon. Felice and Simon help him through the bullying though Wilhelm can't seem to get Simon off of his mind. Will Simon ever love him for who he is, despite hiding a huge secret?