PaigeLonerOutcastCharity caseOrphanI was all those things. Years after my parents died, I was still being bullied, and it was all led by my cousins.

They hated me for years as children, and moving into their house didn't make them change their minds about me. I was counting down the days until I could finally get away from every single person in this town.

Until there was one person I wasn't so sure I wanted to leave. ReidMy life since age 7 revolved around football and what it would take for me to get into the NFL.

I didn't have time for girls or parties. I had never been tempted by anything that could take my mind away from the sport.

Until I walked into my new school on my first day of senior year. One look was enough to change every plan I'd made for my future.

Just when we both thought we'd found our forever in each other, we both realized that someone would stop at nothing to keep us apart. Please note! This book has been rewritten from its original mature/adult version.

The story is the same, and no changes have been made to the actual storyline. However, it has been edited to ensure it is appropriate for ages 12 and up.

There is mild cursing, mild intimate interactions, and moderate violence. This story is heavy on bullying.

This is not intended to glamorize or romanticize bullying; quite the contrary. This story is intended to bring awareness to a problem that millions face daily.

Bullying is not funny, nor is it okay to do to anyone at any time. .