The Captain Was Never the Plan

Aaron is a cash-strapped honors student secretly drawn to Connor, the school's celebrated rink star. When a verse meant for Connor and signed C.B. is misunderstood, everyone assumes Aaron is pining for Caleb, the team captain. Fate then places Aaron at Caleb's side as his academic coach, where routine study sessions turn into an unexpected pull neither boy can ignore. Caleb finally admits what he wants, but Connor reveals the poem's real inspiration before the entire school. Shaken during a crucial match, Caleb is badly hurt, stripped of his captaincy, and pushes Aaron away. Refusing to abandon him, Aaron proves that his devotion is real and helps Caleb confront the fears consuming him. Together, they find their way back, as Caleb returns to the rink stronger than before and Aaron earns the future he has always wanted.