On the day of their high school graduation, Lily and Max, best friends for years, finally confess their feelings for each other. Their newfound romance is immediately tested as they head off to different colleges – Lily to Stanford and Max to MIT. The story chronicles their struggles and triumphs as they navigate the challenges of a long-distance relationship. From missed calls and misunderstandings to supportive gestures and surprise visits, Lily and Max's love grows stronger despite the miles between them. They learn to balance their academic ambitions with their commitment to each other, facing jealousies, time management issues, and the fear of growing apart. As they approach college graduation, Lily and Max make decisions that finally bring them together in Boston. The narrative culminates with their engagement, marriage, and eventual return to their high school as successful professionals and guest speakers for a new graduating class.