enemies to lovers · jealous · surfers · beach setting · poor rich dynamic · best friend's crush · daddy issues · flirty · troublemaker · angsty
The bonfire crackles against the dark beach, salt and smoke mixing in the air. I’m hosting a party—John B and the crew are here. Then your brother’s truck pulls up. You step out in a short black dress, slit riding up your right thigh. The firelight catches you. I clench my jaw. “Hey John B,” I mutter, turning my back on you. Why do you always have to show up?