What started as a prank to shut friends up from their teasing resulted into an interesting turn of events for Luke and Mace. All it took was one smile, one laugh and one look from the "Miss Plain Jane" of their group to turn the "ruggedly cute" boy's world upside down.

But as a realist who analyzes people's actions to the tiniest detail, Mace isn't exactly the type of girl who is easily swept off her feet. And Luke, for all his good looks, isn't exactly smooth when it comes to confessing his feelings either. 

Will Luke be able to show Mace his sincerity? How will Mace gauge the depth of how Luke feels? And casting all these issues aside, will these two ever find their way to each other?

It's the summer of 1995 and this is the start of their love story.

Once Upon A Summer Day

A week later, it was Mace’s turn to get nervous as she stood with Luke outside their gate on a warm Saturday afternoon. Just as Luke was about to open their gate, Mace grabbed his hand and pulled him back. 


“Whoa!” Luke exclaimed, not expecting the force of Mace’s pull. 


He turned back and gave Mace an alarmed look. “What’s wrong?” 


Mace hung back and held Luke’s hand tightly. It was only then that he noticed just how cold and clammy her hand was. Realizing his girlfriend’s anxiety, Luke’s face softened. Reaching out to pull her to his chest, Luke gently smoothed her hair. 


“It’s okay Mace,” he said hoping his calm voice would soothe her. “They will love you, I’m sure of it!” 


Mace wrapped her arms around his waist. “I’m sorry Luke,” she said in a small voice. “I’m just a bunch of nerves right now. I really am scared to death of meeting your family.” 


Luke pulled back and Mace’s chin so that she could look into her eyes. “Hey Babe, look at me.” 


Side Story 2: Mace Meets Luke's Family