When Ren's family moves to another state, he stays in close contact with his childhood friend, Nora. A summer writing workshop opens in their hometown, giving him a way to be with his best friend for one month each year. During the following five summers, the two begin to realize the true value of their friendship, and the potential for it to become something more. (Modern AU.)

When Jaune woke up back in his house with his sisters and family, all he could do was sigh. Every time he died he was forced to start over again, and this was what... the one thousandth time? More? If it doesn't matter how hard he tries, doesn't matter how much he fights. Then maybe it's time to just kick back and enjoy himself. Fate can find someone else to be its whipping boy.