Y/N sat on the dock, torn between two worlds—JJ Maybank, who made her feel free, and Rafe Cameron, who promised her everything but left her uneasy

JJ ran up first, grinning “Why’ve you been avoiding me, Y/N?” Before she could answer, Rafe appeared “Maybe she realized she deserves better than you, Maybank.”

“Rafe, stop!” Y/N snapped. JJ crossed his arms “Better? At least I don’t treat her like property.”

“Enough!” Y/N shouted. Both fell silent as she looked between them, heart heavy “I don’t know what I want. All I’ve ever wanted is someone to see me for me.”

Neither had a response. Taking a breath, Y/N turned away “Maybe I need to figure myself out first.”