Ronnie's point of view:I woke up feeling refreshed and excited for the new day. I had always loved the energy of the mornings, especially on a day where we had planned something exciting. Today, we were heading to the beach for some much-needed relaxation.As I got out of bed, I realized that I had woken up earlier than everyone else in the suite. I decided to take advantage of the time and take a long, relaxing bath. The hot water felt amazing on my skin, and I felt my muscles slowly loosen up as I soaked.After my bath, I wrapped myself in a fluffy towel and walked to the large window in my room. I was in awe of the view outside - the sun was just rising over the ocean, and the sky was painted with beautiful hues of orange and pink.As I brushed my hair, I noticed something strange in the distance - a black Tesla driving up to the hotel. I squinted to see who was driving, and my heart dropped when I saw it was my stepfather's car.I couldn't help but wonder why he was driving

Derek's point of view:The next day, my dad decided to take our family down to the countryside of town to catch up on old times. Ronnie's mom gave us directions on places of interest as we drove in my dad's sleek car. Ronnie was seated next to me, and we acted indifferently to each other, pretending not to get too close to each other.But my dad and Ronnie's mom were happy, chatting away like old friends. They were reminiscing about the old days when they used to come to this area for picnics and barbeques. I couldn't help but feel a little jealous of how close they seemed.The other night, after Ronnie and I returned back together at the hotel, it was already night. I recalled how we slept together in the same bed. We didn't do anything intimate, just light kisses and then sleep. It felt so peaceful to be close to her like that.As we were driving, my dad suddenly swerved the car to a restaurant Ronnie's mom had directed. The restaurant was a simple building with a rustic char

Ronnie's first person:I couldn't believe what had just happened. My mother had caught me kissing Derek, my stepbrother. It was supposed to be our secret, but now everything was out in the open. Derek and I had been keeping our relationship under wraps for the past few months, afraid of what our parents would think if they found out. And now, it seemed like we were about to face the consequences of our actions.As I walked into Derek's room, I could feel the tension thick in the air. He was sitting on his bed, arms crossed, and a frown on his face, trying to make sense of what had just happened. I could tell that he was just as shocked as I was.Meanwhile I kept pacing back and forth, unable to sit still. My heart was racing, and my mind was spinning as I tried to come up with something to say."What the hell was that, Ronnie?" Derek finally spoke, breaking the silence."I...I don't know," I stammered, feeling my cheeks flush red."You don't know? You were kissing me, for God's

Ronnie's first person:As I drove back to the hotel, my mind was racing with thoughts about Derek. I couldn't believe what had happened between us. I had always imagined us being together forever, but now it seemed like that dream was slipping away.When I arrived at the hotel, I headed straight to my suite. I knew my mother would be waiting for me. As soon as I opened the door, I saw her sitting on the couch, her hand resting on her pregnant belly."Hey, Mom," I said, as I walked passed her, my head bent in shame. "Hey, Ronnie," she replied, her face fixed. "How was your day?""It was okay," I said, trying to sound nonchalant. "Just got a lot of stuff on my mind."We made some small talk for a few minutes before I finally asked about my stepdad."How's stepdad doing?" I asked."He's okay," my mom said, her expression clouding over. "He went out for a drink to clear his head."I knew immediately that he was upset about Derek. I could feel my heart sinking even further."Is he up

Derek's point of view:As Ronnie and I sat on her bed, I held onto her tightly. It was a habit that we developed over time, a way to feel connected even when we were apart. But today, Ronnie seemed tense in my arms. I could feel her heart racing against my chest, and I knew that something was bothering her."What's wrong, Ron?" I asked, kissing the top of her head."I don't know," she replied softly, leaning into me. "I'm just scared.""Scared of what?" I prompted gently, rubbing soothing circles on her back."Scared of us," she admitted finally, pulling away to look at me. "Our relationship. It's not normal, Derek. We're step-siblings."I sighed, knowing that this conversation was coming sooner or later. "I know it's not normal, Ron. But we love each other. And our parents are okay with it now, so why can't we be?""But what about everyone else?" Ronnie argued, looking worried. "What about our friends? What about the rest of the world?"I shrugged, not having an answer for her. "I