"Between the Blooms" begins in a secret garden bathed in the golden light of a breathtaking sunset. The air is thick with the sweet perfume of roses and honeysuckle, a heady fragrance mingling with the earthy scent of damp soil. Hyacinth, seeking solace, finds herself unexpectedly captivated by Kendric, sitting by the tranquil lake. His smile, a radiant bloom against the fiery sky, holds an irresistible allure. The way the light catches his hair, the quiet intensity in his gaze, the peaceful stillness he exudes all contribute to his captivating presence. The scene is idyllic, yet Hyacinth feels something deeper than simple appreciation and a warmth spreads through her, a thrilling uncertainty blossoming into awe. She feels drawn to him, an inexplicable pull guiding her steps.
Slowly, almost hesitantly, she walks toward him, each step measured, each breath held. The path winds through wildflowers, their vibrant colors mirroring her swirling emotions. As she nears, their eyes meet, and time seems to stand still. A profound connection is established, a silent understanding that transcends words. It isn't just his smile anymore but it's the entirety of his presence, the way he embodies the serene beauty of the sunset, the way he seems to radiate a quiet confidence that is both captivating and reassuring. In that single, perfect moment, Hyacinth realizes she is falling for him, a feeling as unexpected as it is undeniable.
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Cameron Cole has a plan.
After yet another relationship ends because of certain shortcomings-literally-Cameron decides it's time to swear off dating and focus her energy into her junior year at the University of Charlotte. There's an internship up for grabs and there's no way she's letting that slip through her fingers. But then she's goes and makes one impulsive mistake that changes everything.
Wesley Reed has it all.
As the golden boy of the Charlotte Colts football team, he's got the talent, the looks, and a future so bright it's practically blinding. Girls throw themselves at him, professors let things slide, and the world bends to his will.
But when a required freshmen paper threatens his eligibility, the two are brought together in a sick twist of academic fate. Cameron can't get him out of her head and Wesley isn't making it any easier with his cocky smirk and insistent charm. Their arrangement teeters on the edge of disaster as unresolved tension and late-night study sessions give way to a steamy, no-strings-attached deal.
But in the game of love and lust, someone always has to loose-and the stakes have never been higher.