Kit decides to come out of the closet and live openly and honestly while still in high school. As Lynn, her longtime best friend, struggles to understand what Kit is facing, and what her African-American boyfriend, Conan, has faced, she becomes increasingly aware of the tragic effects of injustice on people of varied backgrounds and persuasions. Love Rules testifies to the power of love and the importance of gay-straight alliances in working toward making schools safe for all students.