After the death of his mother near the end of his 7th grade summer, Gordie Lachance and his father have decided to move to New York City. There, he is enrolled in the preppy, sports-oriented part-boarding school for boys, Huntington Prep. Gordie is convinced that after meeting two new people on his first day, his luck might be taking a turn for the better. However, when his notebook, including possible feelings for Chris back home, is stolen, and his secrets are being threatened to be leaked to the public, Gordie needs to figure both himself, his family, and the mystery blackmailer out--before he is outed.
The main character fell for a popular boy in their high school. For multiple months, the main character has been hiding themselves from this boy, Tal, because they've been scared of what Tal may think of them.
After a while of waiting and hiding, Tal finally notices the main character and automatically falls in love with them; they had love at first sight.
Slowly this major change affected the main character, their everyday life, and experiences they haven't had before. Their friends leave them and the main character is left with Tal and a few of his friends.
The main character doesn't notice all of the changes they have had, and is left alone after something big happens to Tal.