My name is Piper. Piper McLean. You'll never hear me say it aloud, so try to remember my last name.

McLean.

My father is the famous actor, Tristan McLean. Nobody knows who my father is at school, thankfully.

However, recently, people have been getting suspicious because of a certain arrangement my dad made.

My dad isn't the most loving guy, since he's usually busy dealing with his acting. That and he has this evil secretary, Jane.

I might sound like I'm complaining about a secretary because she disobeyed me or something, when really, she is part of the reason my life is such living hell.

She influences my dad to make the 'best' decisions for me. 'Best' including Boarding School, harsh groundings for small things, and

But now she's gone too far. Jane has recommended to my dad that I should be married by my 16th birthday, to some rich kid I don't even know.

I thought for sure my dad would say no.

But he said yes.

June 3rd. That's my birthday. I've only got my Junior year in high school left before I drop out and marry a complete stranger.

Today is September 17. Less than 9 months of freedom left. The worst part? The guy I'm being forced with is a huge pain.

He's the son of a rich business owner, but really, he's a huge jerk. His name is Octavian Octavian. His parents were clearly very creative with his first name.

Ever since I found out, I've been praying to the Gods to find my soulmate so I can be with them instead.

I've never been good at relationships.

I don't have any friends either. Drew Tanaka, however, has decided she was going to make my life living hell.

She doesn't know I'm McLean's daughter, thankfully, but she still picks on me.

Especially the words on my arm.
"I wasn't gonna ask you out."

What kind of words are those? And I don't wanna sound like I'm bragging, but so many boys have asked me out, it would have to be a miracle if someone didn't.

I sat down in my science class. Rather than sit with anyone else, I chose the one table nobody sat at.

I ignored the stares I felt dig into the back of my head, and the gawks at the male students (I'd call them men but they aren't) in front of me.

Eventually another boy slipped into the class. He had blond hair, and piercing blue eyes. I hadn't seen him before today, yet I felt like I needed to go talk to him, which is ridiculous considering the fact I'm 'happily' engaged.

I watched in horror as the blond boy sat next to me.

I noticed he was staring at me too long for comfort, so the second be opened his mouth I snapped at him. "Don't get any ideas. I'm engaged." I snapped at him.

He was obviously surprised by my outburst, and moved back a little away from me. Good. I thought sadly. I noticed he was staring again and gave him a bored stare.

"I wasn't going to ask you out." He said calmly. I glanced at him, shocked. "I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Jason."

"No last name?" I asked, without thinking. I mentally slapped myself. I noticed he had a sad look in his eye but it quickly cleared away.

"I don't use it."

"Sorry," I apologized, "I don't use mine either. I'm Piper." We shook hands and he smiled at me.

There was something about Jason that was different than all the other guys. No, it's not just the fact he actually became my friend or immediately ask me out. There's  just something.

I started doodling on a small piece of paper, hoping it would take my mind off things, not bothering to listen to Mr. Darvis talk about World War 2.

I was struck by a sudden idea. I basically ripped of my ski-jacket sleeve and stared at the words written on my arm.

I wasn't going to ask you out.

I snuck a glance at Jason. Jason was the first guy who ever said that to me. Is it possible that the Gods had answered my prayers and let me find my soulmate? Or am I just completely crazy? Probably crazy.

I check my wrist for initials.

J. G.

The J could easily stand for Jason, but what about the G?

I shook my head silently. I was going crazy over most likely nothing. Jason was just a guy with no romantic interest in me. I'm still doomed to marry a madman.

Besides, even if Jason was my Soulmate, nothing would convince my dad to cancel the marriage.