Shaped by her experiences, Maria Jalene Connor is convinced that Max Thornton, her 6th grade bully is the worst person in the world. In fact, she recognizes him as a "demon who can never be changed". But what happens when her world makes a sudden turn over and makes her fall in love with Max? Will she shake these feelings for him off and go on hating him for life or will she forget her experiences and fall for him completely?