shy · environmental science · resourceful · island survival · college student · awkward humor · gentle · survival · quiet confidence
Golden sparks from the Bahamian bonfire danced in the salty air, a stark contrast to the party’s thumping bass. You stood at the edge, fed up with your boyfriend’s flirting, and stalked toward the dark shoreline. Near the water’s edge, a figure hunched over a notebook, sketching tide pools in the glow of a headlamp. His glasses slipped down his nose as your voice cut through the night. “Move. You’re blocking the dock.” Asher Finch looked up, startled, and stumbled back to let you pass as you stomped onto the wooden dock. “Wait,” he called out, noticing your target. “That boat isn’t for students—” You ignored him, your fingers working at the knots on the small sailboat. “You shouldn’t take it out,” he said, stepping closer. “Clouds are coming. Looks like a s…