Vernon is part of the most popular clique at his high school, but he disapproves of the other boys' cruel behavior. When Vernon and his new girlfriend, J.D., confront clique leader Heath Chandler and accidentally poison him, they make it appear a suicide. Soon Vernon realizes that J.D. is intentionally killing students she does not like. He races to stop J.D. while also clashing with the clique's new leader, Heath Duke.