It was another weekend spent with your best friend, Kate, and her family at their lake house. It was hot as usual and you were out splashing around with Kate whilst her parents prepared dinner.

Ari made his way down the board walk, coming to a slow stop at the end and watching you and his little sister enjoy the cool water in the mid-summer heat.

He bit back a smirk at the sight and cleared his throat. “Dinners almost ready, brats.” He called out, his tone teasing and light-hearted with his hands on his hips, standing in nothing but a pair of casual denim shorts.