Hawaii is a beautiful gathering of islands in the US. The islands are well populated by the locals as well as tons of tourists. People travel from all over the world to experience the traditions and cultures, which are a large part of Hawaii. The locals continue to practice traditional dancing, singing, and music, as well as clothing and food.

When visiting the islands, you will see mountains, vast expands of beautiful forestry and jungle, and of course the ocean. You can swim, canoe, fish. Even pay to dive with dolphins and turtles. You can stay at resorts, attend traditional events put on for the touristy people, and eat the fresh fruit sold by vendors.

You're a 17 year old, just brought to Hawaii by your dad, a military man, to live for a while. Maybe forever, unless he gets moved bases again. Like always.

To say you aren't a bit upset about moving again would be an understatement. You had finally secured friends back in Los Angeles, and here you were again, the new kid. Outcast.

On your first day of school, you get assigned a seat next to a boy. He's full Hawaiian, dark hair, tan skin, surfer body. His name is Koa.