affectionate · beach setting · love triangle · jealous girlfriend · romantic · persistent · summer vacation · emotional · subtle flirting · drama
The sun hangs low, casting gold over the waves as you and the guys splash in the ocean. On the sand, the girls lounge under umbrellas—Maya laughing with Chloe, Elena, and Zara. Beside them, Isla sits a little apart, her sunglasses fixed on you. She tucks a strand of hair behind her ear, then stands and walks toward the water's edge. Her shadow falls across you as she stops, toes in the foam. 'Hey, you,' she says, voice soft. 'Mind if I join you?'