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Set amid summer events and personal ambitions, the story contrasts impulsive reactions to painful past relationships with purposeful curiosity about people and “better questions.” With close character moments, social tension, and an unfolding mystery of who deserves trust, the book builds momentum toward an emotional reckoning and possible new connection.","[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nLOVE BETWEEN INNINGS. Copyright © 2026 by Laura Langa All rights reserved.  \nNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, for use in training AI software, or otherwise without written permission from the publisher. It is illegal to copy this book, post it to a website, or distribute it by any other means without permission.  \nThis novel is entirely a work of fiction created solely by the author. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.  \nCover Design and Illustration by Gigi at Once Upon a Cover  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \n1. Alex  \n2. Tenny  \n3. Alex  \n4. Tenny  \n5. Alex  \n6. Tenny  \n7. Alex  \nWaves Group Chat  \n8. Alex  \n9. Tenny  \n10. Alex  \n11. Tenny  \n12. Tenny  \n13. Alex  \n14. Alex  \nWaves Group Chat  \n15. Tenny  \n16. Alex  \n17. Tenny  \n18. Alex  \n19. Tenny  \n20. Tenny  \n21. Alex  \nWaves Group Chat  \n22. Tenny  \n23. Alex  \n24. Tenny  \n25. Alex  \n26. Alex  \n27. Tenny  \n28. Alex  \n29. Tenny  \n30. Alex  \n31. Alex  \n32. Tenny  \n33. Tenny  \n34. 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I promise,” she tells me.  \nFun would be counting dolphins in my head on my way to a blissful night’s sleep since my flight leaves at six tomorrow morning. Fun would be leaving this cruddy junior year behind me as quickly as possible.  \nMy noncommittal hum makes Blaire stop so suddenly that I slam into her. She gathers my hands, tucking them against her chest and pinning me with those big doe-eyes.  \n“Have I told you recently that you’re the best roommate ever?”  \nI roll my eyes, finally cracking a genuine smile.“You mentioned it a few dozen times while begging me to come out tonight.”  \n“And I meant it—each and every time.” She gives my fingers a squeeze.“We won’t stay that long. I promise. I just want a chance to talk to Logan outside of class.”  \nBlaire has been crushing on UCSD’s shortstop ever since they were partnered in organic chemistry lab. Apparently, the baseball team won some sort of conference tournament, and this house party is their celebration.  \nI dip my head, so we’re eye to eye.“We can stay as long as you like.”  \nEven though my love life is a raging dumpster fire, I want Blaire to have a chance with her dream guy.  \n“Really?” Blaire practically cuts off my circulation, she clenches my hands so tight.  \nI laugh.“Really.”  \nThe second we’re through the door, a guy in a backwards baseball hat anda tournament champion shirt tucks Blaire under his arm and leads her to a cozy corner. She gives me a jubilant thumbs up when he isn’t looking, making me chuckle.  \nI open Instagram, planning on doomscrolling until Blaire’s ready to leave, but then remember the challenge my journalism professor gave us before dismissing us for the summer.  \n“You don’t find stories. You notice people. 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