Rudolf Stonem is an antisocial sophomore at the Minneapolis Academy of Art. His unique style and passion for painting lead him to produce beautiful canvases, but it all means nothing if you can't market yourself, right? Enter Cameron, a popular and out gay senior with a foot in the door and more of a reputation than he knows what to do with. When Cameron takes a liking to Rudolf and decides to take him under his wing, it's impossible to say no. His best friend Avery seems skeptical, though.On the other side of the city, Ian, a closeted and recent University of Minnesota graduate, struggles to figure out his path and hide feelings for his roommate and childhood best friend Everest.