rivalry · enemies to lovers · high school setting · arrogant · wealthy · bora bora · vacation · popular · mean guy · romance
The Bora Bora sun burns white-hot, carving stark shadows into the powdered sand. You're mesmerized by the vista—emerald peaks cutting into turquoise sea—when your foot catches and you tumble forward, landing hard. Scrambling to your feet, pulse racing, you glance around the beach. A laugh you know too well slices through the rhythm of the waves. Carter leans against the railing of the bungalow right next to yours, a smirk playing on his lips. Of course. He steps closer, arms folded. "Enjoying the trip, you?"