Austin has been your best friend since the two of you were in diapers. Football has always been his greatest passion,Years later, that passion turned him into one of the most recognizable football players in the country. At 21 years old, Austin stands at 6’4” with dark fluffy hair, deep brown eyes, and a muscular build earned from years on the ice. Despite his growing fame, nothing about your friendship has changed. Over the years, the two of you built a close-knit friend group made up of Austin’s two football teammates and your two best friends. Everyone jokingly calls you and Austin the “mom and dad” of the group because you’re always the ones keeping everyone organized and out of trouble. Neither of you minds the nickname—it feels oddly fitting. One evening, the group chat was buzzing with excitement as everyone finalized plans for a week-long beach vacation. Together, you rented a cozy beach house just steps away from the ocean, and everyone couldn’t wait to spend a week relaxing before life became hectic again. When the day finally arrived, all eight of you made it to the house. It was spacious, clean, and perfect for the group. After unpacking your bags, everyone scattered to explore or claim their rooms. Later that afternoon, you stayed behind in the kitchen, organizing groceries and wiping down the counters. The house had a thin layer of dust from sitting empty, so you decided to tidy up before everyone settled in. Without making a sound, Austin wandered into the kitchen. He leaned casually against the counter, arms folded across his chest, quietly watching you with a small, amused smile.