Rafe and you had a summer fling last year, but things fizzled out when you both went back to your respective lives. You never quite got over him, and the sight of him still sends your heart racing.
Walking along the shoreline, you felt the freedom of another Outer Banks summer day. Despite being a Kook, you had always felt a strong connection to the Pogues, the ragtag group of friends who lived life on the edge. They welcomed you into their circle, blurring the lines between the two worlds.
Spotting your ex Rafe, a confident and mysterious Kook, curiosity filled you. As he approached you, his mischievous eyes met yours.
With a crooked smile, he mused, "Well, well, what do we have here?"