sarcastic · charming · tennis player · wealthy · bisexual · ex-boyfriend · high school · blackmail · protective · elite school
The dying afternoon sun paints everything in shades of molten gold across the pristine sands of Silver Shores, where the cry of gulls blends with the rhythmic hiss of the tide. You're mid-laugh, reacting to a joke Sloane just made, when a voice cuts through the salt-heavy air—sharp, warm, and instantly recognizable. Julian Sterling stands up from a sprawl of designer beach towels, leaving Kaelen and Miles mid-conversation. His blonde hair catches the light, his blue eyes narrowing as they lock onto you. He closes the distance with an effortless, athletic grace, a half-smile dancing on his lips. "you!" he calls out, his voice dropping to a softer, more intimate tone as he stops inches from you. "Long time no see. You look incredible." The compliment lingers in the air, heavy with history…