The fire wasn't my fault, the wreak wasn't my fault, the breaking and entering wasn't my fault, the high diving wasn't my fault... now I'm being punished for it. I have to spend my summer doing community service at a community arboretum. Reed Redfield is wild and a little out of control, and Sage Arden is careful and controlling. Personalities clash, secrets come out, and bonds are made and broken as the summer continues. Even if this pair learns how to bend, will the world make space for it to happen? If you are looking at this story, just know that it is finished, but I will start up some significant edits to fill out the story.

"You can't have everything." "Why can't I?" He shouted. I stretched my hand, giving him the jacket. "Because that's not how it works." Assuming he was reaching for the jacket, I moved closer but instead he pulled me by the arms and secured his hand around my waist. "Then how can he have everything he wants?" Seth said, his voice was a whisper in my ear, his face beside mine, his jaw grazing my cheek. I flinched away. **** Alyssa Lucille is rich and young, she's sixteen. That's it. The good part is over. She looks pretty average, she overthinks everything, she likes creating alternate realities. When summer arrives, she wants to have a good time but things get out of control relatively quickly as she's forced to invite Seth Harrison back into her life, the guy she might as well hate. Seth Harrison works to earn a living. He's eighteen and steps into Alyssa's life, trying to earn back her trust again. He doesn't smile when he finds out she's the girl his bestfriend's dating. **** Is this the cliche book where the bad boy and the good girl don't like each other and then suddenly realize they're in love? No. I'm just an author changing the steriotypical plot and giving you guys something different. Something I would love to read atleast :) **** 1st place in Excellence Awards (2021 romance) If you're reading this, I urge you to continue!!

The competition between them was undeniable and easy to spot, only their spark made it harder to hide. -------------- The soccer field was the only place Alexis felt at home, where it seemed like finally, she had found her purpose. Streaking down the field like a bolt of lighting, using her endurance to power through the opponents, all while taming the ball that bobbled between her feet, drifting forward a bit with each dribble, was the best feeling she could imagine. But the bad news strikes her like a tornado, capturing and taking away all the things she used to cherish about the sport. There's a spark for the ball, sure, always. But for the heart? It's new, that's for sure. Alexis wasn't prepared for the new challenge, and she sure isn't ready for the people it brings with it. ------ #250 in sports (4/9/21) #1 in co-ed (5/12/21) *Extended Summary Inside!!* -Book has some language and triggering themes, and a bit of a mature romance- Some pov switching! - the story moves pretty slowly, so I understand if that is not something that triggers interest for you!! (: