Ellie May Carver grows up in a poor town. It is not always easy, her parents have to work all the time so they can keep their house and Ellie takes care of her little sister. First day year 8, a new boy called Harry Edward Styles starts in her class. Ellie makes it her mission to get to know him and not long after they become best friends. Together they do everything and they are as close as ever when Harry decides 3 years later to join x-factor. Ecstatic over the idea Ellie supports him one hundred precent. Harry does well in the competition and Ellie feels like he never has time for her anymore. On the night of their prom Harry tells Ellie he's going to the US to make a debut album with his new band, One Direction. Even if it breaks Ellie's heart to hear that Harry is leaving she puts on a mask and plays excited for him. Harry promises to call every day, and that he probably will be back soon anyway. What happens when Harry never calls and forgets all about his childhood best friend?