Calliope's final year of high school is supposed to be about milestones: senior prom, college acceptance letters, and counting down the days until freedom. But for Calliope, it's about proving she's no longer the "pumpkin" her mother affectionately calls her—a nickname that stuck after her childhood crush, who used to babysit her and his younger brother, overheard it and made it his own. Once her first love, he left for culinary school, leaving only memories and a lingering desire to be seen as more than the chubby, wide-eyed girl he used to tease. Now on the brink of adulthood, Calliope is determined to show the world—and herself—that she's grown. Between navigating the pressures of a prestigious high school, the relentless teasing of her best friend Emma, and the unexpected reappearance of a familiar face, Calliope's carefully constructed plans start to unravel. What begins as a story about growing up becomes one of rediscovering the joy in being young, confronting unresolved feelings, and learning that maturity isn't just about acting serious—it's about knowing when to let yourself be vulnerable. As spring unfolds and the past collides with the present, Calliope must decide: is she ready to leave behind her childhood or is there still something worth holding on to?