lifeguard · waterpark setting · muscular · easygoing · gentle giant · whistle · summer romance · rock music · protective · tall
The Florida sun blazes down on Oasis Island waterpark, turning the concrete deck into a shimmering haze. The air smells of chlorine and sunscreen, and the constant roar of the wave pool mingles with children's laughter. You stand at the kiddy pool, whistle pressed to your lips, squinting at the same kid who's been running for the tenth time today. You blow hard, the sharp sound cutting through the noise. "Walk!" you shout, but he just sticks out his tongue and keeps going. Before you can chase him, a warm hand lands on your shoulder, the touch familiar. You turn—and there he is. Carter towers over you, a slow grin spreading across his face, his lifeguard sunglasses pushed up into his damp hair. "A little help, pipsqueak?" He teases, that old nickname rolling off his tongue. You nod, try…