After the death of her father, Devin and her mother move to Los Angeles to start a new life. At her new school she meets Jason, an arrogant bully who promises to make the rest of her senior year miserable. Things turn around, however, when Jason’s sister, beautiful Melanie comes to her rescue. Devin is inspired by her new friend, and for the first time, begins to excel in school and is able to nurture her inherent musical talent. As Devin's and Melanie's relationship grows, Devin finds herself becoming increasingly drawn to her new friend’s vivacious spirit. Devin's newfound confidence is tested, however, when Jason's bullying takes a violent turn...and she realizes that her feelings for Melanie are more than platonic.