Kate's journey began with a vibrant connection with Daniel, a man who brought excitement and depth to her life. After a traumatic accident left her in a coma, Kate experienced a surreal blend of dreams and reality, where Daniel's presence was both comforting and confusing. Upon waking, she was relieved to find Daniel truly by her side, having played a crucial role in her recovery. Their love, tested by her coma and the uncertainty that followed, proved to be genuine and resilient. Together, they embraced a future filled with happiness and mutual support, grateful for the trials that had strengthened their bond.
It only took one summer to change everything. Now Camden is just trying his best to carry on with life like normal, but that's a little tricky when his memories keep haunting and some nights are so bad that sleep evades him completely. He can't even imagine how much worse it would have been if Mateo hadn't been there. But that was the summer before and Mateo's been gone for the whole year since.
What happens when Mateo comes home, and how will Cam ever face him again?
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'He looked mostly the same as last summer, older maybe, definitely more tanned. He'd grown his hair out a little longer, so it hung lower in his eyes now. I'd seen him post a picture with his hair like that a few months ago and decided to grow mine out too. I wonder when he looked at me, did he see me as I am now, or did he see me as I was then, that night?'
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TW: sexual assault