To be accepted. To be seen. To be chosen.
For Alex, those three things always felt out of reach.
When the most popular guy at school finally invites him into his circle, Alex thinks he's finally found the place he was always meant to belong. But behind the smiles and the fake friendship lies a manipulation that will push him to cross a dangerous line.
Caught between family conflicts, friendships put to the test, and the consequences of his own choices, Alex will have to figure out who he really is once the masks come off.
Sometimes growing up means losing your footing before you can find your own path.
Between compliments, invitations, and promises of friendship, Alex starts to let his guard down. The problem is, some people only show up when they need something.