Ava Boyce has always kept her head down at Westwood Academy, a prestigious high school teeming with high-profile students. But her quiet life takes a sudden turn when she's saved from drowning by Caspian Wright, a mysterious newcomer who soon enrolls at her school.
Despite Ava's warnings about the brutal social hierarchy, Caspian is determined to befriend her.
Their paths cross again when Ava's parents strike a business deal with Caspian's father, leading to an awkward but fateful dinner.
Caspian offers to teach Ava to swim, a proposition she can't refuse. As their swimming lessons progress, Ava and Caspian grow closer, sharing secrets and struggles.
Their public friendship stirs the waters at school, attracting both unwanted attention and bullying from the Elite students. Amidst rumors, jealousy, and schemes, they must navigate the treacherous waters of high school drama.
Will Ava and Caspian's friendship survive the storm, or will the currents of Westwood Academy pull them apart?