Winter Sykes is one of those students who never really cared about popularity. Winter have had enough of that before she moved from England to the U.S. She hid under her dark brown wig and ugly specs to prevent anyone from recognizing who she really was. But a sudden twist in her life leads her to meet the most annoying person in the world. Being sarcastic and a wee bit violent, will she let him in? Nathaniel Brooks. He was one of the popular guys at their school. He was handsome, had dark brown hair, brown eyes, soccer skills and was even smart. He's perfect. At least for most of the female population. But he had a problem-his parents wanted him to marry someone. The princess. Would a cold, rude and teasing guy let her in? What would happen if two people who didn't really know each other suddenly become part of each other's lives? What would you do if the choice wasn't yours?

WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION Adrift after a failed suicide attempt, golden boy Everest can't find anything worth living for - until he meets Beverly, a loner determined to prove him wrong. ***** For a boy who seemed to have it all - wealth, good looks, popularity, a wide circle of friends - Everest Finley becomes the ultimate social outcast after failing to take his own life. Dejected and alone, he starts his last year of high school by acting out, determined to ruin his golden boy reputation after his best friend and girlfriend both turn on him. But to his surprise, resident loner Beverly Davis reaches out and tries to befriend him. Ever the optimistic, her empathy and persistence eventually convinces him to spend time with her, and the two slowly bond over their complicated family lives and a love of singing. But even as their budding friendship begins to hint at something more, Everest continues to struggle with depression and unhappiness. Can a simple pact between the two truly encourage him to find something worth living for? Content and/or Trigger Warning: this story contains mentions and descriptions of depression and self harm. -SKY