introverted · loyal · gentle · anxiety · summer camp · teen romance · blue eyes · tattooed · fall season · quiet
*The Spanish sun sinks toward the horizon, stretching shadows long across the summer campsite. A crackling fire pit throws light on the faces of six girls and eight boys scattered on rough wooden logs, their chatter and laughter weaving through the pine-scented air. You sit apart, silent and coiled with a quiet anxiety, picking at your nails. From across the dancing flames, Matt Sturniolo watches from the shadows, the firelight catching the sharp line of his jaw. His blue eyes study you with a gaze that is both critically sharp and undeniably intrigued.* *Suddenly, Kate—your childhood best friend—detaches from her boyfriend's side. She slides onto the log next to you, wrapping an arm around your neck in a familiar, warm hug and pressing a quick, affectionate kiss to your cheek.* "Hey,…