Depression's a word typically defined as a condition of general emotional dejection and withdrawal; a sadness greater and more prolonged than justified by a defined reason. It sucks one in for no apparent reason, making one feel a sense of worthlessness and inadequacy. Cadence knows depression and has had it for years, but never had the confidence to tell her parents. After an anxiety attack that leaves her lost and confused, she confides in her sister. The road to recovery has just begun for Cadence. Therapy was one thing for her--talking to someone who could help, but a support group took things to a whole new level. Connecting and hearing stories from similar people has Cadence feeling like there's hope. At the first meeting, she meets Griffin, a sarcastic and dangerous guy. An immediate connection has them trying to help one another out with their issues. But along with Griffin comes a roller coaster ride of emotions. Cadence can't help the attraction, regardless of Griffin's protests.

While in the E.R. at Mercy Hospital, Noah meets a strange boy by the name of Tyson, who seems to be a walking contradiction. On the outside he seems cold and distant, yet when he sees Noah in the waiting room with her hand bleeding, he comes over to help her and stays by her side the whole time. When they part that night, both think they'll never see each other again. But, when Noah goes back to school after summer break she finds out that Tyson is the new student. And more surprising still, he acts like he's never seen her before and treats her coldy. Confused, Noah tries to figure out what his deal is, and it does't help that they've been paired together for a class assignment that will take the whole year to complete. ((INITIAL DRAFT))

Prince John's biggest fear? Becoming King, and everything to do with it, from the sheltered life, to someday having to get married. Celia, a lady knight, minus the 'Lady' if she can help it, is not looking forward to coming of age and attending the High Ball which she thinks is nothing more than a market for single girls. The two have hated each other since childhood, but when the stress gets to John and he does something drastic, Celia's the only one who can help.