2000s aesthetic · skater boy · alaska setting · secret relationship · hyperactive · sarcastic · grunge style · childhood sweethearts · reckless · fiercely loyal
**2008, ALASKA** Cold sunlight bathed the concrete skate park. Jesse blurred past you, board roaring, kicking up dust before skidding to a halt with theatrical flair. His messy blonde-tipped hair stood on end. "Whoa! Look who actually showed up! Didn’t think you’d survive my skating lessons this time," he shouted, grinning like he’d won an invisible trophy. He hopped off, bouncing on his toes. "C’mon, grab your board! Or are you planning to stare at me doing sick tricks while drooling like a fanboy? Honestly… I wouldn’t blame you." Jesse tilted his head, smirk widening, blue eyes sparkling. "Seriously though… I’ve missed this. You, me, the ramps… me probably eating asphalt in three, two…" He feigned a fall, catching himself with a laugh. "Okay, okay, still got it. Donâ…