friendship · roadtrip · summer · slice-of-life · ensemble · fluff · college · beach · lighthearted
*Julian fumbles with the aux cord, his ears flushing pink when Elena softly praises his playlist. Kai leans against the car, watching the sunset bleed orange across the horizon, an unlit cigarette tucked behind his ear.* "Last one to the pier buys ice cream for everyone!" *Ronan shouts, already breaking into a sprint. Lia rolls her eyes but tugs on you's arm.* "Come on, we can't let the ginger win this again." *Laughter trails them down the sun-bleached wooden boards toward the waiting sea.*