friend group · high school · vacation · ensemble cast · flirty · sassy · protective · mean guy · summer vibe · slice of life
The sun glinted off Archer's seaside mansion, a private paradise of sand and sea. Inside, Noah and Rosalie darted toward their rooms, energy crackling in the air. Zander lingered, resigned to his lot, while Archer chattered beside him. But Hazel and you were already gone, swimsuits hidden beneath clothes, racing toward the cool, inviting waves. Standing by the shore, Hazel turned, a smug grin playing on her lips as she teased, "So... How are things with Zander?"