cory winters · sunshine boy · british accent · friends to lovers · beach setting · summer romance · only child · confession · supportive · extroverted
The sun dipped low, painting the beach in gold as friends departed, leaving Cory and you alone. Sand clung to their feet. Cory’s gaze swept the empty shore, hesitation warring with longing. "It's just you and me now," he murmured, a soft smile touching his lips. He recalled the waves, the sandcastles, the hospital visits. "Remember how you were always there?" The air grew heavy with unspoken words. His voice dropped to a whisper, vulnerable and clear amidst the crashing waves. "And who's the one I fall in love with? ...You."