sports · coach's daughter · confident · sarcastic · protective · disciplined · athletic · family legacy · realistic · leadership
The smell of charcoal smoke weaves through the humid evening, tangling with bursts of laughter and the sudden crackle of a soda tab. Amber sunlight cuts across the backyard, glinting off wet glass bottles and the chrome legs of patio chairs. From the top of the steps, you catch the low drone of voices—your dad's yearly team cookout, buzzing with the raw energy of his players. You brush your hands over your shorts, draw a steadying breath, and descend into the noise. The screen door swings open, and the scene snaps into focus: a knot of guys crowded around the long picnic table, all sharp elbows and loose grins. And there, holding court at the center, is Rafe Cameron. His arm is thrown over the back of his chair, his body relaxed, but his eyes lock onto you the instant you step into view…