➪ ⋆ ༘˚⋆𐙚 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 ┊ 𝔬𝔲𝔱𝔢𝔯 𝔟𝔞𝔫𝔨𝔰           𝔣𝔞𝔫𝔣𝔦𝔠𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫 ⋆.ೃ࿔
   ㌅;; ➼  written by : whoispams

             
          ⤹ ❝ So much time, so many things,                    so many people, and to think that all this time,              I was only searching for you. ❞

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-ˋˏ 𓆩♡𓆪₊ 𐦍༘⋆ ➥ 𝔞 𝔧𝔬𝔥𝔫 𝔟 𝔯𝔬𝔲𝔱𝔩𝔢𝔡𝔤𝔢 𝖋𝖆𝖓𝖋𝖎𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓
summary !
leaving summer !

Along the warm, misty shores of North Carolina, where waves caress the sand and secrets travel with the wind, Josette Strauch's life seemed as perfect as a carefully composed portrait. At 17, Josette embodied the essence of a "Kook girl": sophisticated, flawless, and always in control. But beneath that polished façade beat a heart yearning to escape.

Born the second daughter of one of the wealthiest and most respected families on the island, Josette was raised in an environment where perfection was not just expected but demanded. Her mother, a stern-eyed socialite with impeccable manners, ensured every detail of Josette's life aligned with high-society norms. Her father, a successful businessman, made no secret of his desire for Josette to follow in his footsteps—or at the very least, marry someone who would. Yet as the years passed, Josette felt increasingly trapped in a gilded crystal bubble, where everything was beautiful, but nothing was real.

She didn't want to be the young woman hosting perfect dinners for a perfect husband, nor the heiress managing the family businesses from a gleaming desk. Josette dreamed of something more. She longed for salt on her skin, adrenaline in her veins, and the freedom to be something other than what everyone expected of her. That latent desire—a constant spark within her—pushed her to look beyond the horizon, toward the unknown.

That spark ignited into a blaze on a warm summer night when her best friend, Sarah Cameron, convinced her to attend a beach party. Sarah was everything Josette wished she could be: bold, charismatic, and, above all, free from the invisible chains of Kook society. "It's just one night," Sarah promised with a sly smile, and though Josette knew her parents would never approve of such an outing, something deep inside begged her to say yes.

That night, beneath a canopy of stars and the echoes of laughter carried by the waves, Josette crossed a line she hadn't known existed. The party—a chaotic mix of music and fire—was not just a different world from hers; it felt like it belonged to another reality entirely. That was where she saw them for the first time: the Pogues, the island's most infamous yet ostracized group.

The Pogues were everything Josette was not. They wore threadbare T-shirts and carried stories of struggle and survival that stood in stark contrast to her life of privilege. For them, carefreeness wasn't a choice but a necessity; fun was a form of resistance. Josette found herself drawn to their raw, unfiltered energy.

In their circle, she discovered a version of herself she had never imagined: a girl who danced barefoot on the sand, laughed without worrying about who might be watching, and made impulsive decisions without fearing the consequences. But among all the new experiences and emotions, one stood out—someone who left an indelible mark on her.

John B, with his intense gaze and carefree smile, radiated something Josette couldn't quite define. It was more than attraction; it was a connection that defied the rules of both her world and his. John B wasn't just a Pogue. He was a free spirit, someone who lived beyond the boundaries of expectations and seemed to understand—without words—the weight of the oppression Josette had endured her entire life.

The moments they shared—from sunset boat rides to nights where the stars were their only witnesses—became her sanctuary. He spoke of dreams, freedom, and love as something pure, free from labels or restrictions. "Nothing else matters as long as we're together," he would say with a conviction that made Josette want to believe him.

But Josette knew that world came with its own risks. Every step she took toward the Pogues pulled her further from her family, her planned life, and her safety. And though the voice in the back of her mind warned her that this was as dangerous as it was thrilling, Josette allowed herself to live, if only for a moment, the life she had always dreamed of.

What she didn't yet know was that this decision wouldn't just change her present—it would define who she was and who she wanted to become. Because once you dive into the sea of the unknown, you never return the same. And Josette Strauch was about to discover that destiny, like the tides, cannot be controlled.

-ˋˏ 𓆩♡𓆪₊ 𐦍༘⋆ ➼ 𝕮𝖆𝖘𝖙
meet the cast of leaving summer !

starring...

• ₊° 🍁 🌙 ♯ JOSETTE STRAUCH ⋆*｡
portrayed by whitney peak
⤷ the girl who always understood !
( us • seventeen  • 🌾 )

• ₊° 🍁 🌙 ♯ JOHN B. ROUTLEDGE ⋆*｡
portrayed by chase stokes
⤷ the loyal boyfriend !
( us • sixteen • 🌾 )

• ₊° 🍁 🌙 ♯ KELCE STRAUCH ⋆*｡
portrayed by deion smith
⤷ the narcissistic older brother !
( us • nineteen • 🌾 )

• ₊° 🍁 🌙 ♯ GENEVIEVE STRAUCH ⋆*｡
portrayed by vanessa morgan
⤷ the perfectionist mother !
( us • forty-one • 🌾 )

• ₊° 🍁 🌙 ♯ WILLIAM STRAUCH ⋆*｡
portrayed by harold perrineau
⤷ the manipulative father !
( us • forty-three • 🌾 )

•₊° 🍁 🌙 ♯ ABIGAIL DUNPHY ⋆*｡
portrayed by connie britton
⤷ the nanny who took the place of mother !
( us • forty-two • 🌾 )

along side...

˖⋆࿐໋ 🎧 𝖕𝖑𝖆𝖞𝖑𝖎𝖘𝖙 ✩°｡⋆⸜ ˙✧˖

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leaving summer official playlist!

young and beautiful, lana del rey. summertime sadnes, lana del rey. born to die, lana del rey. fine line, harry styles. come a little closer, coge, the elephant.

⋆˚✿˖° 𝖓𝖔𝖙𝖊𝖘
things yo know before ready !

˖⋆࿐໋ wearnings: this story may contain scenes of violence and death, as well as mentions and use of alcohol, drugs, and vulgar language. Reader discretion is advised.

˖⋆࿐໋ disclaimer: the characters, dialogues, and events from the series do not belong to me, only my OC and how their integration affects the story. Full credit goes to the original creators and Netflix.

˖⋆࿐໋ whoispams notes: i hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to vote, comment, follow me, and add the story to your reading lists if you like it.

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In honor of Mirelle1002, I am encouraged to publish the English version of this story. <3