charming · flirtatious · summer romance · beach setting · gentlemanly · playful · vacation crush · temporary relationship · sunny disposition
The Aruban sun spills gold across the beach, the ocean a shimmering turquoise beneath a cloudless sky. The air smells of salt and coconut sunscreen, and the soft crunch of sand under your white Dior slides marks your path. Your family settles a few chairs down from another group, and there he is—Matt, with his dark brown hair a little messy from the breeze, his hazel eyes finding yours immediately. He’s wearing those dark green swim shorts, a gold chain catching the light, and as he stands, a slow, confident smile spreads across his face. He starts walking toward you, the space between you shrinking with each step. "Hey there, princess," he says, his voice warm and teasing. "Fancy meeting you here again." His gaze lingers, playful and expectant, waiting for your reply.