The Official Beauty Rules (according to Claire Mintz)

"Who are you, really?" I look at the scenery, forcing myself not to meet his eyes. "Colin Soares. Seventeen years old, turning eighteen this September. Lead singer and guitarist of a band." "That doesn't really tell me anything." "Maybe that's because you already know me, and you just don't know it yet." "Why is it that from all the people I may have encountered today, I always come across you?" This time I lock my gaze with his, for the millionth time in a day. And it's like we're the only two people in existence once again, but now in this place, it really is just us. Me in front of him. Him in front of me. His expression an expression of yearning and sincerity and hope. Without words I sense his vulnerability, his eyes giving way to his soul. "Why are you looking at me like that?" I whisper. "You're beauty never fails to bewilder me." Claire Mintz has soft, hazel eyes, and long auburn hair with hints of blonde when it reflects the sunlight. Her smile is her trademark: the warm, gentle smile that can attract anyone who captures it. She has gone a long way to become this beautiful young woman, and so far she is managing her image and her life well. Amazingly well. Her neighbour, the sly yet awfully attractive Eli Wolfsfeld seems to be her match, her should be other half, her saviour and prince. But then what happens when Colin comes into her life, and everything goes downhill? She remembers her past, and finds herself doubting her feelings for Eli and the person she portrays in the present. Will she choose her path to perfection, or break some beauty (and life) rules to be with Colin who she's finding herself slowly falling for? Author's note: To my readers, I promise if you stick with me I'll give you chapters that will be seriously worth it. And I swear I keep my promises.