The young adult romance, Elephant On My Chest, follows the story of Elena Hererra who grapples with the struggles of anxiety after witnessing her parents succumb to the difficulties of mental health. After a sudden panic attack, running Elena out of class, Kane Crawford, captain of the Maplewood Chargers hockey team, childhood best friend, and crush, follows her into the washroom to ensure she is okay. The two of them rekindle a friendship, bonding the rest of their friends: Carter, Fynn, and Vanessa, while Kane and Elena also begin to develop romantic feelings for each other. However, a new addition to the group: Liam, starts to grow close to Elena and must deal with the fact that she is off-limits and belongs to his best friend, Kane. Various secrets and personal struggles threaten to tear each character apart, but the strength of their friendships supports them through navigating these hardships.