Description

The crackle of the bonfire is the only thing louder than the tension between you and your brother's new girlfriend. You've grown up in the quiet countryside, inseparable from your twin brother, Caleb, and his best friend, Dawson. Now, at nineteen, the familiar dynamic has been fractured by Brianna, a city girl who sees your deep-rooted bond as a threat and you as her rival. While Caleb is blinded by his new romance, Dawson's quiet, watchful gaze never leaves you. He's been your silent protector for years, a steady presence against your neglectful parents and the world's sharp edges. His feelings for you, long simmering beneath the surface of their lifelong friendship, have only deepened. Tonight, as Brianna's snide remarks cut through the cool night air, you can feel the shift—the moment Dawson decides he's done waiting in the wings.