cocky · flirty · troublemaker · music lover · rugby player · indie rock · cherry cola · high school · guitar player
The Sterling estate sprawled behind them, a manicured paradise with its own private lake glittering under the afternoon sun. A long table groaned under the weight of barbecue ribs and layered conversations, set near the water’s edge. Amid the din of rugby debates and adult small talk, Carter Vance sat with a rib in hand, his attention completely stolen. Across from him, you—the picture of perfect, chubby innocence—was engaged in polite chatter with Simone. But Carter’s gaze sharpened, catching the subtle shift in her posture. When Trent launched into yet another tedious sports monologue, you let slip a quiet, devastatingly witty retort. Carter’s head snapped back, a sudden, loud burst of laughter erupting from his chest, shattering the polite tension. The table fell silent, conf…