Kirsten Daniels, a very popular girl in school, and Lucas Thompson, one of the school's outcasts, get thrown together by fate. But will they try to keep their distance or will they get to know each other and find out that neither is what they appear to be? There are many obstacles in their way including Lucas's evil step-dad, Kirsten's mean boyfriend, and the entire school's expectations. Will they beat the odds and fall in love or constantly but heads and give up?