Hs - Cream Dreams - Seth Peterson, Derek Shaw -

(e.g., a rival school, a personal injury, a secret)

"I’m telling you, Peterson," Derek said, nodding toward the menu board. "The 'Midnight Mocha' is a trap. It’s too much for a Monday." HS - Cream Dreams - Seth Peterson, Derek Shaw

They sat there until the sun began to dip below the horizon, painting the interior of Cream Dreams in hues of gold and orange. It was a simple tradition—two friends, a couple of plastic spoons, and the weight of an upcoming season—but in that small shop, under the hum of the freezer units, everything felt exactly as it should be. It was a simple tradition—two friends, a couple

The summer air in Mill Valley was thick with the scent of sun-baked asphalt and the sweet, milky promise of , the local ice cream parlor that served as the unofficial headquarters for the high school’s varsity roster. Seth laughed, a deep sound that drew glances

"You think we’ve actually got a shot at state this year?" Derek asked, his voice lower, the bravado slipping for a second.

Seth laughed, a deep sound that drew glances from a group of freshmen in the corner. "It’s a classic, Shaw. You can’t go wrong with the classics. Besides, we just finished two-a-days. I think I’ve earned the extra fudge."