During the summer, we spent our days at the beach, basking in the sun and feeling the warmth on our bare shoulders. Our skin took on a rosy hue, and freckles dotted our backs like stars in the sky. The humid air made our chests swell as we playfully tussled with each other, still feeling a bit awkward as we navigated our teenage years. Seagulls soared overhead as we crashed through the waves and ran along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Sometimes we stood still, feeling the water wash over our feet and watching the sand squish between our toes. The world seemed full of endless possibilities, and we felt a sense of adventure deep in our bones.