During the summer before her senior year, Keisha Martinas simple life started to change. Dating Derek Cole behind her fatheras back triggers a chain of events that changes her life forever. Keisha lives in a strict Christian environment, and although Derek is thoughtful and sweet, their relationship is a classic example of good girl falls for bad boy. Derekas hair, gold teeth, tattoos, sagging pants, and drug activity lead Keishaas father to believe he is a thug. The drama of their romance only ignites the flame that is her life. Choosing a college, pressure to try marijuana, a pregnancy scare, and cheating on Derek are difficult challenges that could change her life. To make things worse Keisha gets into a fix with her best friend Amber, and ultimately thinks about killing her. This should be the happiest time of her life, but every day sheas faced with a life-changing dilemma.