When shy and kind-hearted Eli Bennett is forced to sit beside the untouchable school star Ryan Mercer, he expects nothing but trouble. Instead, Ryan becomes the one person who always stands by his side—returning his lost belongings, protecting him from bullies, and quietly taking care of every little detail.
As their days together turn into a bond neither of them expected, Eli discovers that behind Ryan’s cold reputation is someone who has been protecting him all along. Through challenges, misunderstandings, and moments of unexpected tenderness, the two desk mates slowly move from strangers to friends, and finally to something deeper.
Set in an American high school, this sweet coming-of-age romance follows two boys who learn that sometimes the person sitting right beside you can become the one who changes your entire world.
