We'll Always Have Summer Novels & Stories

Summer Love. I didn't think the summer part mattered. Sure we did fall in love during the summer. That doesn't mean I didn't expect it to last past that. It didn't matter to me that he was Nathan Kalis's school-bad boy. To me, he was just Nathan. The man couldn't go more than ten minutes before demanding a kiss. Who always wanted me to cuddle into him. And who loved listening to me read my books out loud.

The third of July bonfire has been a tradition since childhood. Summer glanced up from the wicker chair she was curled in, looking past me instead of at me. The mention of Jenny's name should have pulled some reaction from her, but no. Nothing. Summer liked Jenny, always had. Well, maybe more like tolerated her. Jenny was a local woman I hooked up with once a year while we were on vacation. Nothing serious, friendly even. Of course, I didn't plan on sleeping with her this trip, not after everything with Summer, but Jenny had hung around our circle since we were teens and to leave her out felt unnecessary.

This summer was going to destroy me. And I couldn’t wait.

The heat wave continues, and so do we—stolen afternoons, midnight swims, bodies tangled under the stars. Endless summer, endless us.

We linked our fingers, sealing the promise under the summer sun, both of us believing with the absolute certainty that some things would never change. That we would never change.

Only us. Forever.

Ricky The murderous ray of sunlight that shone in the clear sky indicates the presence of summer season in Westwood. Parallel to that, it also meant beach, BBQ, and also summer festivals. Yes, summer festival. It’s time for the students of Saint Iriha to celebrate the upcoming summer festival that will be withheld in their university ground. The students were busy with their club activities and preparation for the festival, well, extra busy.

The summer long. The work deepening. The people here. The room here. The life chosen. Hers. Still. Always.

Always us. THE END

He knew exactly how to get under my skin, and he did it effortlessly. Summer leaned forward to hug me tightly. “Don’t forget sunscreen, and also—if he proposes, call me first.” I laughed, my chest tightening with emotion. “There’s no proposal happening, Summer. It’s just a short getaway.” Summer’s eyes sparkled mischievously. “Sure, sure. Just a casual vacation with a billionaire who can’t stop looking at you like you hung the moon.” I turned away, unable to stop smiling. Kai was already pulling me toward the jet’s stairs. My fingers were still warm from Summer’s hug, but my entire body pulsed with anticipation. I looked back once, seeing Willem nudge Summer and whisper something that made h