Chapter 1

I wake up and it's a normal day. My birthday is 2 days away and I'm dreading every second. I don't want to have a soulmate who'll probably hate me just like everyone else. I'm turning 17 and am a junior in high school, but in my world when you turn 17 you hear the songs and thoughts that your soulmate is listening to, thinking, or has stuck in their head.

I plug my headphones into my ears and play some darker bands. The music may seem like it wouldn't help but the songs help me understand what is going through my head. I get ready for school and pull a Panic! At The Disco hoodie on over my flannel crop top. I put the hood up and walk out of the house.

There was no one to say goodbye to anyway as my parents are always at work before I get up for school.

On my walk to the bus stop, I bumped into Jacob Marson, a popular boy, and all-around bully. I won't say he's bad looking but he is a jerk.

"What are you doing here pint-size? Loser school is that way," he points over his shoulder while staring down at me.

I try and ignore him but he grabs my arm.

"Look at me when I'm talking to you pipsqueak," he raises his hand and slaps me. Tears prick my eyes.

Why does everyone have to hurt me? I think. Jacob's face flashes with an emotion resembling remorse until I pull away and walk onto the bus that had just arrived. I crowd my way to the single seat in the back and sit alone.

I curl into a ball and cry. Just as I do I see Jacob push his way back to the seat across from me. I tried to hide my face and ignore him.

Why does everyone hate me? What did I do to them? I think glancing over at him. He looks sad as if he heard my thoughts. I didn't care I just curled up and kept my face hidden. I had 2 days before I could find one person who may understand me and care about me.