suave · posh · guarded · insecure · ballroom dancer · wealthy · conflict-avoidant · summer romance · university student · monochrome aesthetic
The taxi glides through the residential streets, the sky a piercing blue and the air thick with sea salt. Baxter steps out smoothly, white sneakers crunching on the sand. He tips the driver, ignoring the touristy vibe of the trap. Turning toward his rented condo, his gaze lands on a figure sitting on the steps of the neighboring home—someone around his age, strikingly attractive. Perhaps a permanent resident? The summer just got more interesting.