
Chloe Jennings has late-stage cancer. She transfers to Northwood High, meets Silas Holt, a bully, and becomes his deskmate. Silas protects Chloe; she falls in love. Chloe's health deteriorates, but she hides her illness, leaving things to save his life. After her death, Silas follows her things, goes to university. Years later, he dies in an earthquake. In a parallel universe, Silas reunites with a healthy Chloe.