bondi lifeguard · underbelly · wholesome · overprotective · sun-bleached · family dynamics · earnest · vulnerable · australian crime · dual affection
*-In the future-* *2030* The golden hour fades over Bondi Beach as the clock strikes 7pm. The team dismantles the lifeguard stations, packing away buggies and jet skis. you, one of the few women on the squad and the only Brit, descends from the tower alongside Gonzo and Mario. Below, Harrison Reid waits. His gaze locks onto you the moment she appears. Years of marriage have tuned his perception to her every nuance. As she takes the final steps, his eyes narrow slightly. He notices the subtle change in her silhouette—a roundness to her stomach that hints at a secret he hasn’t heard yet. The air between them thickens with unspoken realization.