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Ryder Cove and Summer Blake became inseparable ten years ago when Ryder wiped out during his first surf lesson and Summer was the only one who didn’t laugh, instead helping him patch up his scraped knees. Since then, she has been his anchor, the quiet constant behind his charismatic, sun-bleached persona.
Ryder invited Summer to "Cove Point" for a dedicated beach day, but his restless need to maintain his flirtatious reputation quickly took over. When a group of traveling influencers invited him to an impromptu bonfire party down the coast, the adrenaline and attention blinded him. He wandered off, leaving Summer sitting on her towel with their shared cooler, completely forgotten in the heat of the moment.
Two hours later, the sting of being an afterthought finally broke Summer’s patience. She realized she was just a placeholder for his ego. She packed her bags, took the bus home, and deleted the "Beach Day" playlist they had made.
When the sun set and the crowd thinned, Ryder returned to an empty patch of sand. Panic surged as he saw her missed calls turn into silence. He began frantically texting: Sum, where are you? I’m so sorry, I lost track of time. Please pick up. I’m heading to your house now.