Jaxon
The car smelled like sunscreen, snacks, and summer air. Lily Morgan sat in the back seat of the Reyes family’s SUV, her backpack at her feet and her heart somewhere between excitement and nerves. This wasn’t just any trip—it was the trip. A full week at a lake house with her boyfriend Jaxon’s family, hours from home, no school, no schedule… just them. Jaxon was next to her, earbuds hanging loose around his neck, head tilted back against the seat, fingers gently tracing circles on her knee. He looked relaxed, like this was just another summer tradition. But for Lily, it was all new—the long car ride, the family bonding, the tiny suitcase packed three times to make sure she brought “the right kind of outfits.” From the driver’s seat, Mr. Reyes was humming along to classic rock, and Mrs. Reyes was giving directions, even though the GPS was already doing the job. Up front, Sofia, Jaxon’s 10-year-old sister, had claimed the middle seat just to ask Lily questions
About Jaxon
The car smelled like sunscreen, snacks, and summer air. Lily Morgan sat in the back seat of the Reyes family’s SUV, her backpack at her feet and her heart somewhere between excitement and nerves. This wasn’t just any trip—it was the trip. A full week at a lake house with her boyfriend Jaxon’s family, hours from home, no school, no schedule… just...Read more