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Tara’s POV I was laughing so hard I could barely breathe, the cold water from the hose mixing with my sweat as I spun through the spray. For the first time in what felt like forever, I felt completely present in the moment. There was no anxiety about my father or overthinking. Gerald suddenly stopped spraying us, and everyone's attention shifted to something behind me.“What’s wrong?” I asked, panting gently but they still had the same surprised looks on their faces.I turned around, still dripping wet and breathless from laughter, to find Jason standing there. There was a bouquet of flowers laying at his feet, abandoned on the grass."What are you doing here?" I asked, surprise making my voice high."Why is he here?" Chuck asked loudly, earning himself a sharp look from Sandy."Go," Sandy told me with a knowing wink. "Go say hello to your boyfriend."I laughed and rushed toward Jason, still asking "What are you doing here?" but before I could get another word out, he pulled me cl

Tara’s POV He was still standing there, and my heart was hammering against my ribs so hard I thought he might be able to hear it."I want to pay you back for this," I said, gesturing to the bag of sweets.He chuckled, a low, warm sound. "Will you actually be able to afford it?"There was definitely flirtation in that question. I stammered, heat flooding my face. "I… well, I mean-"He leaned closer, and I held my breath. "It's a gift, Tara. Just accept it."He smiled and then he walked away, leaving me standing there with my legs feeling like they might give out at any moment.I spent the rest of the day avoiding him, gravitating toward Daniel and the other guys and keeping myself surrounded by people. I texted Tracy intermittently, confirming times and what I should bring because I needed the distraction.When we finally closed up for the day, Daniel asked if anyone wanted to grab drinks. Joshua eagerly agreed, but Eren said he was crashing early, and I declined as well."Boo!" Danie