The Other Side | VALORANT

ーthirty one : to the beach

After Killjoy and KAY/O arrived yesterday, everything was not the same at all. The empty room beside your room was now KAY/O's bedroom and before you went to sleep las night, he knocked on your door and asked if you had spare batteries.

It was so random that you were too stunned to speak.

"Greetings, (Y/n)." Said the robot who stood beside you while you fixed your hair. Why was he here? Well, he said he wanted to know you more because you looked interesting.

Too softhearted to decline his request, you let him in your room after you finished taking a bath.

"So, (Y/n). Does your heart also beat like humans do?" His question was weird but you decided to answer it. "What do you mean? I am human. Of course my heart beats." Too oblivious of KAY/O's intentions, you continued to brush your hair.

"Did anybody tell you that, uh, we're going to the beach today?" You awkwardly glanced at the robot who was looking at your bookshelf. "Yes, ma'am." KAY/O's way of speaking confused you. He was so formal that it actually made you feel like you were more superior than him. 

"Will you be alright? I, um, no offence...? But is it really safe for you to go to the beach? Because like... There's water..." You wanted to slap yourself right now. "I'll be alright. I am water proof." KAY/O replied confidently as if he was an indestructible being.

KAY/O was weird but for some reason you felt attracted to him. Not in a romantic way but in a friendly way. You told him that he should go pack his necessities for the beach trip so that you could pack yours too.

He left the room while mumbling something you couldn't quite understand. You paid it no mind since you thought it held no significance to you.

"Clothes, check. Sunscreen, check. Snacks, check." You checked everything that you brought and closed the (favourite color) backpack. You randomly found this bag while cleaning your room one day. Thankfully, it wasn't too small for all your things to fit in.

Suddenly, a chill ran up your spine out of nowhere. Remembering the incident where you got kidnapped when you were vulnerable, you felt nauseous. Even though you were saved, the trauma still haunts you until today. It isn't easy to forget an event like that.

You closed your eyes and mentally yelled at yourself to calm down. You told yourself that it's going to be fine and you're safe with the agents from the protocol.

Why did they even arrange a beach party anyway? It's still dangerous to go outside...

"Is everyone ready?" Asked Breach who carried two bags. One was his' while the other was yours. You were able to carry your own bag but your uncle insisted that he carry it.

Almost everyone was ready. They all had their own bags and they even wore different clothes other than their usual style. Well, except for Omen. He was still wearing his usual clothing. He carried a small bag that had a cute cat design on it.

You smiled at Omen's confident to show his inner self  to everyone. It was nice to see him finally open up to others.

You noticed that Phoenix still wasn't in the lobby while Jett and Yoru were already in the vehicle you were gonna use to get to the beach. Where could he be? You thought, worried that Phoenix might be in some kind of trouble.

And as if the Gods above heard you, you heard the fire radiant shouting wait. You turned your head to the direction of the voice and saw the British boy running towards you. He carried a maroon bucket bag filled with water guns and toys for building sand castles. Phoenix wore a black Hawaiian shirt and a dark blue swimming shorts.

"God! I had so much trouble tryna find these babies." Phoenix exhaustedly sat down on the seat behind you while you stood there staring at him. "You look different today." You eyed him from head to toe. This made Phoenix a bit shy with his bizarre attire.

"Do I look good?" Phoenix shyly asked. "Of course, Phoenix! You always look good." You playfully laughed and motioned him to follow you to the vehicle you were going to ride on.

While waiting for the driver of the vehicle, you and Phoenix talked about things. You also talked about how you were nervous about going to the beach right now.

"I mean, is it really alright to go now?" You questioned the fire radiant beside you. He gave you a positive response. "We can go. It's safe because we're goin' to the protocol's private beach y'know. I heard someone already covered our expenses." Phoenix went on and on about the protocol's private beach and how it was too boring to go to the beach before you arrived.

The both of you talked about nonsensical things until the driver arrived to finally drive the vehicle.

Since there was no vehicle that was large enough to fit everyone, it was agreed that all must ride separately. You didn't even notice that Reyna and Killjoy behind your seats because they were so quiet. Killjoy probably felt suffocated seating beside the Reyna.

And so, your awkward travel to the beach finally began.

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