The summer before the final year at college, Frances and her best friend Bobbi meet an impressive couple – Melissa and Nick. Frances is drawn to Nick and the two begin texting each other.

At Melissa’s birthday party, Frances finds herself alone with Nick. They can’t resist the attraction between them and kiss.

When Melissa’s away, Frances and Nick meet to discuss the kiss. The attraction deepens and they begin a complicated affair.

Frances and Bobbi join Melissa and Nick on holiday in Croatia. Having not seen Nick in a while, Frances is nervous.

As Frances and Nick grow close things become strained with Bobbi. A visit from Melissa’s agent raises tensions.

Back home, things are tense with Bobbi. Frances visits her mother but a bout of terrible pain sends her to the hospital.

Frances and Bobbi move in together and begin their final year at college. Nick and Frances see each other more often.

At Melissa’s book launch Frances struggles with her feelings for Nick. Feeling jealous, Frances seeks intimacy elsewhere.

Frances collapses at college. Bobbi cares for her and Nick makes a surprising revelation.

Frances receives an email from Melissa and the groups’ dynamics are tested in unexpected ways.

Frances receives a diagnosis, followed by an admission from Nick that causes her life to spiral out of control.

Frances faces the consequences of her actions and attempts to rebuild her life, but the question of her and Nick remains.