I grew up with it. I couldn't understand. Everyone had their own escape. After 17 years I'm glad i got mine too~ Melissa Merić or also known as Mel, has lived through enough problems in her life. She was born into a loving family, but once her parents moved over to the US from Macedonia after her father stared losing money from his company, things changed dramatically. Starting over in a new school, not knowing anybody, having most of the boys of your senior class trying to date you and getting caught up in high-school drama. Mel is a beautiful, quiet girl who has a true passion for art. She told herself her senior year will be different. Keeping her head up and not letting anyone drag her down anymore. What happens when the school's mysterious so called "playboy" finds Mel different to the other girls at his school? Meet Valentino Dobrev.