From Rivals to Roommates

For three years, Noah and Aiden were high school rivals. Noah swore college would free him—until he opened dorm 101 and found Aiden inside. Forced roommates, Noah draws a red tape line: "Cross it and die." Their rivalry continues until a locked storage room triggers Noah's trauma: at seven, he was abused by a relative, Grant. Aiden wraps his jacket over Noah's head and holds him through the night. Noah confesses. Aiden, who has loved him silently for years, vows to protect him. When Grant reappears at a dance, Aiden carries Noah out and sends Grant to prison. Noah pushes Aiden away. Aiden smashes his fist into the wall: "I'm not afraid of being dragged down. I'm afraid you won't let me stand by your side." Grant is arrested. Noah finds Aiden and holds him. At the basketball final, Noah hits a game-winning three. He runs to Aiden. On the rooftop, Aiden confesses: "I love you. Be my boyfriend." Noah kisses him. Final scene: Noah tears the red tape off the floor. They walk through campus, fingers intertwined.