Somewhere in the Middle

Though Everly Sayers makes every
effort to be friendly to new student Roone Thorsen, he doesn't actually
acknowledge her until he needs help with physics. Tall and a little on the
teddy-bear side physically speaking, Roone falls somewhere in the middle when it come to the guys in her senior
class, words actually imprinted on the black cause bracelet he wears.

Turns out they have more than seventh
period study hall in common.  They're
both avoiding dating if for different reasons. Since the best way to deter
wannabe suitors is to be involved in a real relationship, they decide to fake
one even if it means they'll have to show up at the Christmas dance as a
couple.

That night is an eye opener for Everly
on several levels. First of all, Roone is quite a sight in his tux, which shows
off his muscular frame instead of camouflaging it the way his boxy casual
clothing does. Second, the kiss they share just for show somehow rocks her
world. And third, with a flick of a finger, Roone mysteriously maneuvers a rogue
chandelier that crashes to the crowded floor, saving a lot of dancers in the
process.

Or did he? Not quite believing her
eyes, which suddenly have hearts in them, Everly is reluctant to admit that
Roone is not only as far from somewhere
in the middle as possible, he just might be out of this world.