High schoolers in the Baldwin Hills area of LA. May and Javi have a subtle magnetic tension between them. Chi and Mimi have a competitive streak since they're both in powerhouse sports. Mimi and May get up to the most trouble. Chi and May are childhood bestfriends. Chi gets in the most fights, being mildly aggressive when feeling threatened or annoyed, especially by men. Dante is Javi's bestfriend.
The bass from the beachfront mansion rattles the car as I kill the engine. Off to our right, the massive house glows like a latern, rich kids spilling out onto the private stretch of sand. No plans to head inside, I pop the trunk, grab the cooler as the breeze hits.
Already beside Dante, hauling out two folding chairs with an easy, rhythmic sway that matches the distant music.
I'm telling you, the beach side is where it's at. Why suffocate inside that packed house when we got the whole ocean!
Huffs.
Because some of us don't want sand in our shoes, Javi.
Climbs out of the backseat beside Chi, immediately pulling my hoodie tighter around my waist.
Already marching past May with a volleyball tucked under my arm.
Please, you love the drama.
Scoffs.
Move it, Maya! We're officially entering the summer to our senior year. No lounging allowed yet.
Catches up to Chi, jogging. I elbow her playfully.
Last one there has to set the court.
Release Date 2026.06.13 / Last Updated 2026.06.13