Prologue:

I sat in the dark room, alone. The silence was frightening, yet comforting. My ADHD kicked in. I stood up and stormed around the room. I was angry at myself. How could I let this happen? I walked toward the only source of light in the room, I digital clock. It was one forty-seven AM. I had been in the room for almost seven hours. I awaited the return of the beloved. Minutes passed like hours….

My name is Addison Marcus. I'm fifteen and a half years old. I guess your wondering what the hell I've been doing in this room for seven hours, alone, in the dark. Well, it all started six months ago, on my fifteenth birthday.

Chapter One: New Kids

I live in North Valley, New Mexico. A small town of made up of about 4,267 people. It's only a few miles outside Albuquerque. I go to North Valley High School (NVHS), a normal enough school, with normal enough people. There's the Jocks and Populars, the normal people that kinda-sorta know the populars, but still aren't popular enough, and the absolute social outcasts (A.K.A. dorks and emos). I guess I would fit in under the "popular" category. Of course, why would anyone want to read a stupid story about some snotty, popular girl? Well, all that is about to change.

On January 22nd, I was sitting in homeroom with my best friend, Ava Tang. We were talking about this new movie we saw with our other friends, Alyssa Mardge and Autumn Lee.

"Yea," Ava said, "that one part where Alice jumped on top of James and ripped his head off scared the living crap outta me!"

"Ava, you jumped out of your seat and spilled the freaking popcorn everywhere," I teased back. "Of course you were scared. Edward was dro—"

The Latin teacher, Mr. Murpee, interrupted me. "Class, I have a few announcements to make. The first; today is Miss Marcus' birthday!" Mr. Murpee pointed at me and the whole class applauded. I blew a few kisses and winked at a couple guys. "The second," the teacher continued, "we will be having two new students join the North Valley Freshman Family!" A wave of excitement fluttered through the class.

A boy with long bleach, blonde hair stepped into the class. I heard a few gasps. This boy was DROP DEAD handsome. He had on a dark green shirt and a leather jacket. It showed off his muscles. His jeans were perfectly fitted and faded, with a chain hanging from the side. He flipped his perfect hair out of his face and showed off his emerald eyes.

"Sup," he said. His voice was like music. It was harmonic and flowly, but at the same time it made him seem…hotter.

"Yes, you're… Mr. Carter?" Mr. Murpee asked.

"Yes, sir," the boy said. "Carter, Logan Carter." His eyes flickered towards me. I meant to turn away, to seem uninterested, but I couldn't stop looking. His looks strangled me and I was just a helpless little girl.

Finally, he walked towards the back of the class room. No, walked isn't the right word. Logan seemed to float as he made his way to the back of the classroom. He "landed" in the seat next to mine. I was completely speechless.

"Hey," Logan said.

"H-h-h-h—" I managed to stutter out. Ava wacked the back of my head and the rest of the words ran out of my mouth " – HEY! I'm Addison Marcus! Nice to meet you!"

Logan chuckled and I felt my face flush. I wanted to die.

"I'm Ava," my friend said. "Do you know the other new kid?"

He nodded. "My twin sister, Chole." He glanced over at me. "By the way, Happy Birthday." He smiled and turned to the front.

The bell rung and I ran outta the room before anyone else.