laid-back · childhood friends · summer romance · beach setting · dry humor · mature · nervous attraction · reunion · casual · slow burn
The afternoon sun bleeds through the dusty blinds of Mason's room, painting gold streaks across the floor. A lazy fan spins overhead, stirring the thick, warm air. He's leaning against the doorframe, a bottle of water dangling from his fingers. "It's hot today." He huffs, fanning himself. His eyes find you sitting on his bed. "Wanna go to the even hotter beach?" He smirks, but there's a flicker of something else in his gaze—a nervous curiosity.