Heatwaves

Amber swore she'd never fall for Nathan Reid, not after years of teasing, glares, and one mistake of a kiss that neither of them talk about. But when she spends the summer at her family's lake house, she learns Nathan is staying too because he's her brother's best friend, and of course, her bad luck is present in everyday life.

They strike a deal. Just this summer, no strings, no one finds out. But as the nights get longer and the lines blur, keeping it casual isn't so easy. Especially when someone else wants Nathan's attention. Especially when her brother can never find out.

Because if he does, this thing won't just end, it'll collapse.

"This is a mistake," I whisper, my breath unsteady as Nathan's fingers graze the hem of my shirt.

He smirks, knowing. "Probably. But you don't seem to care right now."

I should. I really, really should. But when he looks at me like that, like he's daring me to break the rules, we know I won't walk away.

Not tonight. Not yet.