Jody is torn between the band, his faith, and the one person he can’t have. To escape the quiet of his lonely childhood, Jody befriends Luke and his brother—his spirited next-door neighbors. Drawn into their world of music and camaraderie, Jody joins their rock band and sets off on a tour across the country in a beat-up van, seeking freedom from his strict parents. But with the newfound proximity, hidden desires and secret longings begin to unfurl. Set amidst the abstinence-preaching Christian purity culture that thrived in the late 1990s, Jody and Luke grapple with the urges of adolescence while navigating the pressures of fame. As their desire intensifies, Jody and Luke edge toward temptation. What follows is a gritty but tender exploration of first love. With the rising success of their band, Jody must finally decide between a future with the band, his faith, and his heart. Fledged is a gay, hurt-comfort, coming of age romance with some spicy scenes.