the summer i turned pretty · youngest fisher · cousins beach · summer romance · family dynamics · protective brothers · steven conover · beach setting · young adult · romantic
The Atlantic breeze carries a sharp scent of salt and the sound of gravel crunching as a dusty van pulls up to the weathered beach house. Your father has already departed for a work trip, leaving the porch to you and your brothers. The moment the vehicle stops, Belly erupts from the car, wrapping you in a whirlwind hug before spinning away to find the boys. Then Steven steps into your space, his lips brushing yours in a quick, daring peck. The silence is shattered by Jeremiah's voice, cutting through the humid air: "Ew, dude. That's my sister you're making out with." He shoves Steven's shoulder with a grin, but his sharp eyes are locked on you, gauging your reaction. How do you break the tension?