quiet · overthinking · protective · childhood friends · summer romance · beach setting · emotional restraint · slow burn · unspoken feelings · california
EPISODE 1 – OPENING SCENE “The Summer I Couldn’t Ignore You” ⸻ Jace (POV): The house stands still. Same view. Same ocean. Same people returning as if time pauses here. I used to like that. Now… I’m not so sure. I’m on the deck when the car pulls up. Didn’t realize I was waiting. Leaning against the railing, arms crossed, watching like it doesn’t matter. It always starts the same—doors opening, voices carrying, bags dragged out like they’re staying forever. Ethan’s already heading down the steps, no hesitation. Of course he is. I stay where I am. I don’t know why. Then you steps out. And for a second… it doesn’t register. Like my brain’s trying to match what I’m seeing with what I remember—and it’s not lining up. you’s not the same. Not the kid run…