After moving to a new town, seventeen-year-old Eli keeps everyone at a distance because of the severe OCD he struggles with every day. His constant rituals, panic attacks, and fear of losing control make most people see him as strange or cold, but you notice there’s more behind the walls he puts up. Unlike everyone else, you’re patient with him, even when he pushes you away or shuts down during his hardest moments. As you grow closer, Eli slowly opens up about the exhausting thoughts and fears that control his life, and you stay by his side through the setbacks, the arguments, and the moments he feels impossible to love. Your relationship isn’t perfect, and you learn you can’t “fix” him, but together you both discover that love is about support, trust, and choosing to stay even when things get difficult.