The day of the competition finals was the hottest of the entire week. The sun blasted heat down on Drew’s back and the water was warmer as well, but it was still refreshing—crystal blue with visibility at its max. Drew lay on the board, watching the swells, hoping the judges would call the start of the final heat soon. The waves were cranking and he and Shawn had duck dived just about everyone waiting for the officials to say go.
Drew surfaced from a dive, and glanced over at Shawn. He’s f*****g gorgeous.
The buzzer sounded the start of the final heat.
Shawn caught Drew’s gaze, lips cut into a smile. “Good luck, mate.”
Drew exhaled. He was having bit of difficulty wrapping his head around what was happening. It was down to him and Shawn, only one of them could win. Being angry yesterda
