Jack Barakat's home life is worse than anyone could imagine. After the years of abuse from his father, he is left with nothing but scars on his slender frame. He dreams of the day when he can finally be happy, but happiness is something he had only been able to dream of for his entire life. One day, however, Jack's life is changed completely, and he meets Alex Gaskarth. Despite Alex's crippling anxiety, the pair become inseparable and in just a few weeks, they are the best of friends. But will their open feelings for each other get the best of them, or can they work something out?