High-school senior Alvin Johnson (Nick Cannon), a brilliant but likable outcast has come to regret the years of intellectual endeavors that prevented him and his un-hip friends from socializing, getting girlfriends and hanging out with the super-cool 'Elite' kids. When queen of the 'Elite' crew Paris Morgan (Christina Milian) wrecks her mother's car, Alvin steps in and mortgages his future to help her out. The catch: in exchange for $1500 in car parts and Alvin's automotive expertise Paris agrees to "fake a front" with him to convince the school that they're dating. The question is: can Alvin rein in his newfound ego before he loses his true friends, his chance for a scholarship and a shot at a real relationship with Paris?