College senior and star running back Levi Chadwick is in the closet and plans to stay there. He fears being ostracized by his teammates and losing his dream of becoming a sportswriter if his sexuality becomes public knowledge. When a failing grade in algebra threatens his eligibility to play football, he accepts help from a sexy algebra tutor with sparkling hazel eyes. Kirk O’Reilly has a great career as a calculus and advanced mathematics professor. He's content living in his own home and playing hockey for the UMass alumni hockey team. The only thing he’s missing is the man of his dreams. Instantly attracted to Levi, Kirk is more than willing to lend a hand to get Levi’s grades up and keep him on the football field. Tired of watching from the sidelines while his friends fall in love and plan their happy futures, Kirk decides to start a relationship with Levi even though the boy is unwilling to come out to anyone but him. Kirk falls hard for the young football player, certain Levi will come around to his way of thinking and reveal his true colors. When Levi is faced with being outed, will he follow his heart and love Kirk openly or will he turn his back on the only man who’s ever loved him for who he really is?