SUMMER LOVE

The summer of 2019 was a magical time for 18-year-old Mia. She had just graduated from high school and was looking forward to a summer of freedom before heading off to college in the fall. Little did she know that this summer would bring her the love of her life.

Mia was spending her summer working as a lifeguard at the local community pool. It was a fun job, and she loved spending her days in the sun, watching kids splash around in the water. But she was also keeping an eye out for any cute boys who might catch her eye.

One hot July day, Mia spotted him. He was tall and athletic-looking, with shaggy brown hair and a mischievous grin. He was playing basketball with his friends, and Mia couldn't take her eyes off him. She found out later that his name was Alex, and he was 19 years old.

Mia didn't waste any time. She approached Alex and his friends and introduced herself. They chatted for a few minutes, and Mia could feel her heart fluttering in her chest. She knew that she was attracted to him, and she hoped that he felt the same way.

Over the next few weeks, Mia and Alex started to get to know each other better. They would hang out after Mia's shift at the pool was over, grabbing ice cream or going to the movies. They talked about everything, from their favorite bands to their hopes and dreams for the future.

As the summer wore on, Mia found herself falling deeper and deeper in love with Alex. She loved his sense of humor, his easygoing nature, and the way he made her feel when they were together. She knew that this was something special, something that she had never experienced before.

But Mia also knew that the summer would come to an end eventually. She would have to leave for college, and Alex would stay behind in their hometown. She didn't want to think about the end of their summer love, but it was always in the back of her mind.

One day, Mia and Alex were lounging by the pool, soaking up the sun. Mia was feeling particularly bold, and she decided to tell Alex how she felt about him. She looked into his deep brown eyes and said, "Alex, I think I'm in love with you."

Alex looked surprised, but he didn't seem unhappy about Mia's confession. He smiled at her and said, "Mia, I think I'm in love with you too."

From that moment on, Mia and Alex were inseparable. They spent every moment they could together, savoring every second of their summer love. They knew that it couldn't last forever, but they were determined to make the most of it.

As the summer drew to a close, Mia and Alex talked about what would happen when she left for college. They didn't want to say goodbye, but they knew that they would have to. They promised to stay in touch, to call and write each other whenever they could.

On the last day of August, Mia packed up her car and prepared to leave for college. Alex was there to help her load her bags, his eyes filled with tears. They hugged each other tightly, knowing that it might be the last time they saw each other.

Mia drove off, her heart heavy with the weight of her love for Alex. She couldn't imagine how she would get through the next few months without him by her side.

But Alex was determined to make it work. He called Mia every day, and they talked for hours about everything and nothing. They wrote each other long, heartfelt letters, pouring out their feelings onto the page.

As the weeks turned into months, Mia and Alex's love only grew stronger. They visited each other whenever they could.