Charlie never believed that Nick would fall in love with him, and yet now they are together.

Charlie feels ready to say those two magical words: I love you.

Nick feels the same way, but lately he has been preoccupied with many issues, such as his desire to talk about their relationship with his dad, and the worrying thought that Charlie might have an eating disorder.

As summer gives way to autumn and the new school year, Charlie and Nick learn what love and affection mean.