It’s the first day of sophomore year at Bridgeton High, and Walker Young—golden boy, football prodigy, every teacher’s favorite student—has his life perfectly balanced. He’s got practice after school, a smile everyone recognizes in the halls, and a rep for being the “nice jock,” the one who doesn’t make fun of anyone. He’s had a few girlfriends—nothing serious, nothing messy—and that’s fine. That’s who he is.