In a small Southern town in the early 1990s, falling in love is the bravest thing two boys can do.

Rocco is a senior on the edge of escape—skater, guitarist, outsider—counting the days until he can leave Miners Creek behind. Mike is a sophomore, thoughtful and artistic, quietly struggling to understand who he is beneath the expectations placed on him. When they're paired together in class, an unexpected connection sparks—one that grows through music, art, late nights, and the electric fear of being seen.

As their friendship deepens into first love, Rocco and Mike must navigate rumors, bullying, family pressures, and the terrifying beauty of self‑discovery in a place that isn't ready for them. Their bond becomes both refuge and risk, forcing them to decide who they are—and what they're willing to lose.

Tender, raw, and deeply nostalgic, Mike and Rocco is a story about first love, chosen family, and how the people who shape us in youth never truly leave us.

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