60 parts Ongoing MatureWhen Alder Kelly moves to the quiet town of Willowbrook, he's looking for escape-escape from the chaos and pain of his broken home. With a history that includes anger and violence as his only defense, Alder doesn't expect much from this small town or the people in it. But when he meets Arlo Kings, the charming and seemingly perfect popular kid, everything changes.
Arlo is the life of the party, surrounded by a tight-knit group of friends who think they know him. But behind his confident smile, Arlo is struggling with a deep loneliness, hiding the pressure of expectations and the weight of a family that's more facade than support. His carefully curated life is shattered when he crosses paths with Alder, who immediately intrigues him-not just because of his intense eyes or his rough demeanor, but because of the unspoken understanding between them.
When their paths collide, a connection forms that neither expected. As the two teens bond over shared trauma and pain, they begin to unearth parts of themselves they never knew existed. Alder teaches Arlo how to be honest with himself and confront the parts of his life he's been running from. In return, Arlo shows Alder that there's more to life than surviving-it's possible to heal, to love, to live fully, even after everything has broken apart.
But as their friendship deepens into something more, they'll have to face the truth about their pasts, their scars, and their futures. With such a small town, rumours travel fast and with knowing what will happen to the both of them if it gets out, they fight to hide their secrets.
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