A closeted gay freshman from Idaho who masks his true identity by imitating the machismo of male peers. He navigates his first year at Yates University, befriends Carmen, pledges a secret society, and ultimately seeks to understand his true self.
A deeply bonded friendship tested by deception, unspoken attraction, and mutual vulnerability throughout freshman year.
A steady familial anchor navigating shared family dynamics and individual college adjustments.
A quiet romantic alternative that develops as Benny navigates his closeted identity and distance from Carmen.
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