The Summer Dare

<p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Summers in Seaside meant time with Nana my sisters and an entire season at the beach.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Nana always took care of everything far in advance so it shouldn't be surprising that she'd planned renovations for after she passed.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>However she failed to mention said plans to anyone.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>So imagine my surprise when I'm awoken by the blasting sound of a saw practically coming through my wall the first official morning of summer break.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Not only did I come flying out of bed swinging but I gave Ryan the unsuspecting carpenter the surprise of his life when I came wielding my killer coat hanger and all. Too bad I was only in a tank and undies and it wasn't nearly as effective as I'd hoped.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Of course Ryan insists Nana paid for this project in full and he's only doing his job.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>But my sisters and I must make this summer memorable without Nana. It was her final request. I refuse to let a tall pesky sexy as sin know-it-all get in our way. Nope - not a chance.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>For the next few weeks I do my best to pretend I ignore Ryan - until my youngest sister throws down a dare I can't back down from.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Kiss the next single guy who walks up to the bonfire - or explain to my sisters why I get riled up over Ryan.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>When Ryan suddenly appears I know I'm screwed in more ways than one.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Not only will my sisters find I've been keeping a secret but from the determined look on Ryan's face I'm afraid he's eager to reveal it to the world as well.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>What have I gotten myself into?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>As I walk toward him one thing is certain - this summer dare will either make or break me.</span></p>