Alex Crusan, an HIV-positive student, is attacked. The police have a suspect, Clinton Cole, who claims to be innocent despite his open hatred of Alex. Both boys know what happened, but will either be strong enough to tell the truth.
Kyle is the most popular guy at school. He's also the meanest and most self-absorbed. When his beastly behaviour goes a step too far, a goth classmate (who's actually a witch) literally turns him into what he is - a beast.