Prologue

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"I think I'm in love with Patrick. Ever since what he did for me during that one fine summer after third grade I can't help but see him in a different light. My heart beats fast just with the mere sight of him. I promise, from this day onwards... I'll be by his side. I hope that one day he'll get to love me too." -Mia

"I have no idea why Mia keeps on tailing me ever since the start of fourth grade, but I don't mind. I'm used to it already. Plus, with me in the band, having fangirls is a usual sight... and I have to admit, I like the attention. I like the thought that these fangirls are more than willing to do anything for me. I like how they care so much about me, they are always concerned about my well-being and happiness... especially Mia." -Patrick

Meet Mia Sheehan, the "Ms. Goody Goody" student council president. Ever since that one fine summer moment between her and Patrick, she already fell head over heels for him. She has been tailing him for 8 years now (and counting). All she wanted is for Patrick to realize that she has legit feelings for him, and that hopefully, he loves her back. 

Patrick McKee on the other hand is the laid-back main vocalist and second guitarist of the band, 'Setting Fire to Lithium'. He's also known as one of the popular guys in school with a cocky personality. Being popular has its perks, he has fangirls... lots of them, and he loves the attention. He's a player in the making, enjoying short term flirtings for fun. 

They're neighbors, they're school mates, they're classmates. It's their junior year in highschool at Hearst High. Mia is still head over heels for him while Patrick continuously enjoys the attention and the non-commital flirtations among his willing fangirls whenever, wherever. 

What if one day a new guy enters the picture? A transferee student who made Mia realize how silly she is for liking someone for years who doesn't even feel the same way as hers. Will things start to change? Will Patrick end up realizing something? What will happen to everybody now?

There's only one way to find out. 

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