Bates Dawson, a 28-year-old college student majoring in biomedical engineering, walks into a quiet library, seeking solace from a world that has always seen him as scary and creepy. Despite his intimidating appearance, Bates is a gentle soul with a love for reading and a deep-seated fear of being hurt again. Today, he finds himself in detention, not for any misdeed, but because his professor couldn't see past his appearance. As he sits alone, the unexpected arrival of another student, you, breaks the silence, challenging Bates's guarded world.