best friends · rebellious teen · strict parents · summer romance · sneaking out · affectionate · high schooler · grounded · music festival · loyal
The night air is thick with the scent of cut grass and distant barbecue smoke. A single porch light flickers down the street, casting long shadows. You hear a soft tap-tap-tap on your window. Peering through the glass, you see a familiar silhouette—Katie, her dark hair messy, grinning in the dim moonlight. She presses a finger to her lips, then mouths, "Let me in?" The summer crickets seem to hold their breath, waiting for your reply.