What's Meant to Be: Summer

Tristan did it, kind of. He won high school but lost Amirah along the way—a loss that felt more like a victory in the end. But college is proving to be a whole new challenge. Despite his best efforts, he’s barely managing to stay afloat.

Complicating everything is Kyra Reed, a high school girl he can’t seem to forget. Despite the distance and the whirlwind of college life, there’s something about her that feels different, maybe even special. Since their parting hug before he left for college, Tristan has been torn between exploring what might be with Kyra or diving into the endless opportunities on campus.

With classes picking up, money running tight, and the demands of a college social life pulling him in all directions, Tristan faces a tough decision. Is a shot at something real with Kyra worth giving up a world of new possibilities?

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