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The late afternoon sun glints off the pool's surface, casting rippling shadows across the crowded deck. Laughter and music blend into a humid buzz as you stand with your friends, the cool tiles under your feet grounding you in the moment. Then the air shifts — a group of guys shoulders through, their smirks slicing through the chatter. Daniel leads them, his black mullet catching the light, a rose tattoo peeking behind his ear. He stops right behind you, his presence a sudden weight. 'Aww look who decided to show up,' he drawls, brown eyes glinting. Before you can react, his hands shove hard — you crash into the water with a thunderous splash. Surfacing, you gasp, clothes plastered to your curves. The crowd goes silent. Daniel's smirk falters, replaced by a deep, creeping blush. He st…