Barley and Simon begin as childhood friends, messing about together. Barley, sweet and friendly. Simon, strong but gentle. And they are desperate to keep things that way. But the very way of society aims to trip them up and against the consequences of human nature, they wonder if such a time will come when their dreams have come true. Then Simon's success backfires on Barley and suddenly a circumstance makes them turn against each other. But true love does not shatter... Right?