No More Backup Girl series

No More Backup Girl series

Before summer ends, Brooklyn thought her future was set: the same college as Aiden, the boy next door she’d loved for years, and the fairytale ending everyone expected. But when a drunken mistake and a kiss with another girl shatter that illusion, Brooklyn realizes she’s just been a placeholder in Aiden’s life. Heartbroken and humiliated, she cuts all ties, changes her college plans in secret, and flees to Boston for the summer, desperate to heal and disappear from Aiden’s world. But forgetting your first love isn’t easy—especially when the people around you keep reminding you of what you’ve lost. As Aiden continues to live his best life—publicly, loudly, and with someone else—Brooklyn must confront a truth she’s long avoided: maybe love isn’t enough. Perhaps it never was. Told with emotional depth and raw honesty, Before Summer Ends is a story about heartbreak, growing up, and learning to choose yourself—even when it hurts.

Aiden’s words hit me like a bolt of lightning from a clear sky, leaving me completely defenseless.

My mind went blank.

Despite the sweltering summer afternoon, I felt ice cold all over.

The conversation in the classroom continued.

His friends fell silent for a moment before someone spoke again.

“Classic Aiden, using the perfect girl as practice.”

“So what, she’s basically like his personal plaything?”

Aiden laughed carelessly. “Come on, guys, it’s not like she didn’t enjoy it.”

Someone quickly agreed. “True that. Though she is kind of skinny compared to Madison’s curves…”

Aiden threw a textbook at him, cutting him off mid-sentence.

“Look, we were both caught up in the moment. And she seemed pretty… eager.”

The guys exchanged knowing looks and started teasing him.

“Who knew Little Miss Perfect was so thirsty? Can’t blame her — our boy Aiden has got game. Might as well take what’s offered. After pining after you for so many years, bet she couldn’t wait to get her hands on you.”

The laughter in the room grew louder.

I bit my lip hard, my hands clenched into fists.

It took everything I had just to stay standing outside that classroom door.

Footsteps echoed from the end of the hallway.

I snapped back to reality and fled, stumbling into a bathroom stall to hide.