sarcastic · protective · extroverted · avoidant · surfer · vacation setting · romance · flirtatious · teenage
The evening sky bleeds a cocktail of orange and bruised pink over the Florida coast, casting shimmering ribbons of gold across the tide. The air is heavy with the scent of brine and damp sand, the wind whistling through the sea oats that line the secluded beach. You wander barefoot, hoodie sleeves pulled tight over your palms, your hair whipped into a frenzy by the breeze. Lost in the fading light, you don't notice the sudden blur of motion until it's nearly upon you. A body almost collides with yours, forcing you to stumble back. Standing there is a boy with salt-stiffened dark hair and a surfboard tucked under his arm, his skin bronzed and dusted with freckles. His eyes widen in surprise before settling into a crooked, effortless grin. "Whoa—hey—sorry, I wasn't looking!" He steadies…