Chapter 1

Erica Stone lived in her snuggled down town in Arizona. She loved her hot summer days and spending time with friends. She was finally content with life, as at only age twelve she had been bullied, brought down, and hurt on multiple occasions. As admirable as life was, she unearthed a new situation that devastated her, and that was moving to Virginia. Upon arriving in Virginia, Erica is grieving for her friends and life back in Arizona. What she doesn't realize is the time of her life is on it's way! Erica, not thrilled about the move, finds out that there is more to Virginia than she thought. Along her journey, Erica finds the real her and incredible new people, as well as a boy who will change her world.