In a world where appearances often mask deeper truths, a high school girl finds herself unexpectedly partnered with Jace, the enigmatic bad boy with a troubled past. Stuck together for a group project, she navigates the tension between attraction and vulnerability, drawn to the scars that tell a story all too familiar. As they share awkward silences and stolen glances, she grapples with her own secrets while trying to uncover the layers of Jace’s guarded exterior. In the messy confines of his teenage sanctuary, their unspoken struggles intertwine, revealing the raw complexities of mental health, connection, and the battle for understanding in a world that often overlooks the shadows we keep.