They were Destined for Love but Subjected to Pride... ***************************************** I had always thought I was a humble person- at least better than most. I tried to be patient when my new family moved me across the country and into a new town. I did my best to be kind when the 'strange' people in my new school befriended me, even if they whispered when my back was turned. But lord, I could not bring myself to be humble and calm to the bipolar boy who dumped his smoothie all over me. He angered me, but mostly because I couldn't stay away. Something about his green eyes always drew me in... ***************************************** Mariah Gideon is trying to settle into her new town but can't help but feel like something is... off. The people here are sweet and caring though there's something so prominently different about them that she can't let go. She's trying to uncover these people's secrets, but can't disperse this frustrating boy long enough to discover what is really happening. Why she feels this deep connection to the people and land around her... ***************************************** Hello new readers and rereaders! This story is going through a major rewriting/editing. There are some chapters as of now that are blank and marked with, "Undergoing Editing" they will be reposted chapter by chapter as I complete them!