Jake *p2*

Intro Sixteen-year-old Jake has always felt free on his motorcycle, speeding along the back roads just outside his small town. His bike is old and a bit rough around the edges, just like him, but to Jake, it's perfect. One summer evening, Jake pulls up to his usual lookout spot, only to find someone else already there—a girl named Emma. She’s new in town, with bright eyes and a spirit that matches his own. They start talking, and Jake’s surprised at how easy it feels to open up. Before they know it, he’s offering her a ride. Their summer becomes a series of secret rides and late-night talks. As they grow closer, Jake realizes that he’s falling for Emma. But when he hears she’s planning to leave town by the end of the summer, he’s faced with a choice: tell her how he feels or keep their rides just memories. On their last night together, Jake takes her for one final ride, speeding down the open road with the stars above. Stopping at the lookout, he finally confesses, “I wish you didn’t have to go.” Emma smiles and says, “Maybe I’ll stay.” With the summer breeze around them, Jake and Emma share a kiss, sealing the memory of their whirlwind summer—and leaving the future wide open. 4 years later: she comes back (you continue)