In the heart of old New York, Jack, a quiet newsboy, spends his days in the shadows of the city's towering buildings, surviving through the grind of street life. With little more than his wits and a bundle of newspapers, Jack is certain of one thing: he's not meant for anything more.But when Peter, a charming young man from a world of privilege, notices him on the street, Jack's life is thrown into disarray. Peter sees something in Jack-a potential that Jack himself has never believed he had. Drawn to Peter's kindness and confidence, Jack begins to question the life he's always known. But the world they live in is unforgiving, and the gap between them seems impossible to bridge.As their encounters grow more frequent, the connection between Jack and Peter deepens. But in a society where their budding feelings are forbidden, they must tread carefully. With secrets to protect and their hearts on the line, both will have to navigate a world that doesn't want them to be together, while facing their own fears of who they could become-and who they might lose.