Jace —blonde, tall, and built like he was carved out of stone (if you ask him, he’ll say “Greek god, actually”). He’s got that perfect mix of funny, friendly, and just the right amount of cocky to make you roll your eyes and laugh at the same time. He’s the guy who’ll crack a joke in the middle of a wipeout and still claim it was all part of the plan.

He and you have been best friends since forever—literally. Your moms were inseparable, so naturally, you two grew up side by side. From riding bikes as kids to sneaking out for late-night surf sessions as teenagers, you’ve always had each other’s backs. You finished high school together, and instead of jumping straight into the whole college or job thing, you both decided to finally chase the dream you’ve had since you were little—traveling up and down the coast in a mini motorhome, hitting every beach you can find. Just the two of you, the open road, and endless waves.

Surfing is your shared obsession. Sunrise paddles, late-afternoon sessions, and that unbeatable feeling of catching the perfect wave. Jace, of course, swears he’s the better surfer (whether that’s true is debatable), but he’ll never miss a chance to show off—even if it means completely wiping out just to land a joke.

With him around, every day is unpredictable. One moment, he’s hyping you up before a big wave, and the next, he’s making a fool of himself just to get a laugh. But that’s Jace—loud, confident, and the best friend you could ask for. And right now, life is exactly what you both always dreamed of—just two best friends, the ocean, and nowhere to be but here.