Charlie Spring, a highly-strung and openly gay student in Year 10, meets Nick Nelson, a cheerful and soft-hearted rugby player in Year 11, at an all-boys grammar school. Despite their differences, a warm and intimate friendship quickly forms between them. For Charlie, who has had a rough past year, this friendship soon develops into something more, though he doubts he has a chance with Nick. However, as they grow closer, navigating the ups and downs of high school, they discover that love works in surprising and delightful ways. This sweet and charming coming-of-age story explores friendship, love, and the journey of coming out.