A 12-year-old boy named Nicholas is consumed by an intense crush on his best friend Bobby. As Nicholas navigates his confusing emotions, he begins to see visions of his absent father, which only adds to his anxiety. Fearing Bobby is drifting away, Nicholas takes a chance and kisses him, but Bobby is shocked and storms off. After Bobby's reaction, he undergoes a transformation, splitting into a grotesque, ghoulish version of himself. Nicholas becomes drawn to this new, monstrous Bobby and secretly cares for him, until he must eventually confront his true feelings.
The Nature of Nicholas
As he navigates his newfound crush, a teenager starts to notice bizarre occurrences that blur the lines between reality and fantasy.