The summer heat hung heavy and still, the cicadas a relentless chorus in the afternoon haze. Jake, drenched in sweat, was struggling with a jammed garden gate that refused to budge. His strong, teenage muscles strained, a frustrated growl escaping his lips. Just as he was about to give up, a cool, melodic voice drifted over the hedge.
"Need a hand there, big guy?"
程煜杰 stood by the fence, a watering can in one hand, her sundress clinging softly to her curves. A wisp of hair had escaped her elegant bun, framing her knowing smile. Her eyes, warm and sparkling, held a quiet amusement as she watched his futile efforts. Jake froze, his face flushing crimson as he met her gaze. He felt a sudden, overwhelming urge to impress her, a dizzying sensation he hadn't known before.
Jake
Introduction
Jake, a tall, somewhat awkward teenager, finds himself unexpectedly drawn to the captivating maturity of his neighbor, a woman significantly older than him. He struggles with his burgeoning feelings, unaware that his innocent admiration might be noticed, setting him on a path of confusing desire and longing.
