Until July

Memories

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**Chapter: Beach and jellyfish **

The sun blazed down on the beach, turning the sand into a scorching playground. Mai, Yuki, and Sakura had claimed their spot under a large umbrella. Mai lounged in a black lacy bikini that matched her dark, edgy style, while Yuki, wearing loose shorts and a tank top, relaxed beside her.

Sakura, in a pink bikini covered with bows, was immediately drawn to Tamaki, who had just arrived carrying a cooler. Tamaki, tall and casually  in pink swim trunks, caught Sakura's eye.

"Who the fuck is that?" Sakura asked, her curiosity piqued as she adjusted her sunglasses.

Yuki noticed Sakura's interest and grinned. "That's Tamaki, my cousin. He's here to join us."

Sakura's eyes sparkled with mischief. "Well, he's definitely a sight for sore eyes. Ima go introduce myself."

As Sakura approached Tamaki with a confident stride, she said, "Hey, Tamaki! I'm Sakura. Nice to meet you."

Tamaki flashed a charming smile. "Hey, Sakura. Nice to meet you too. I've heard a lot about you."

Sakura grinned. "All good things, I hope?"

Tamaki chuckled. "Definitely. Didn't expect such a warm welcome. You look great, by the way."

Sakura's cheeks flushed slightly, but she maintained her flirtatious vibe. "Thanks! So, are you going to join us in the water, or are you just going to stand there looking handsome?"

Tamaki raised an eyebrow, smirking. "I was actually planning on getting in the water. How about we make it a group swim?"

Yuki nudged Mai, who was lounging with a smirk. "Looks like those two are hitting it off. Should we give them a little nudge?"he whispered

Mai chuckled. "Oh, absolutely. Let's see how this plays out."

Yuki stood up and approached Sakura and Tamaki. "Hey, you two look like you're having a great time. How about you take a dip in the water together? We'll be right here."

Sakura looked at Tamaki with a playful glint. "What do you say, Tamaki? Care to join me for a swim?"

Tamaki's eyes sparkled with interest. "Sounds like a plan. Lead the way."

Sakura grabbed Tamaki's hand and led him toward the water. As they waded into the waves, their laughter mixed with the crashing surf. Mai and Yuki settled back under the umbrella, enjoying their beachside view.

As the sun began to dip lower in the sky, Mai and Yuki snuggled together.
Yuki looked over as Mai tried to discreetly adjust her towel over her thighs, and Yuki noticed her fidgeting.
"Hey, what's up with the towel?" he asked, gently pulling it aside.

Mai hesitated, her cheeks flushing slightly. "It's nothing. Just some old scars."

Yuki's brow furrowed in concern. "Let me see."

Mai reluctantly pulled the towel away, revealing her thighs. Yuki's gaze softened as he noticed the scars—long, jagged lines crisscrossing her skin. They were a stark contrast against the delicate fabric of her bikini. The scars told a story of battles fought in silence, a painful reminder of moments Mai had tried to forget.

Yuki's expression grew serious. "Mai, these scars... I-I?"

Mai's voice wavered slightly. "It's just some old shit. It's a reminder of stuff I'd rather forget."

Yuki gently traced his fingers over the scars, his touch tender and careful. "Fuck, Mai. I can't believe you've been carrying this but you know I love every inch of you—scars and all."

Mai's eyes welled up, but she tried to smile. "You really know how to make a girl feel special. Thanks for being... you."

Yuki kissed her forehead, his eyes full of warmth. "Well, I'm just being honest. You're beautiful and I wouldn't change a damn thing about you."

"Aww I really do love you"she said before leaning in for a kiss.

Suddenly, they heard a yelp from the water. "Fucking hell! Something stung me!" Sakura's voice carried over the waves.

Mai and Yuki jumped up, rushing to the water's edge as Tamaki helped carry Sakura out of the surf. Her leg was red and swollen.

"Shit, what happened?" Mai asked, her concern evident.

Tamaki helped Sakura to a towel. "She got stung by a jellyfish. It's look pretty fucking bad."

Sakura winced, trying to laugh through the pain. "Well, this was a fucking disaster. Thanks for carrying me, Tamaki. I owe you one."

Tamaki nodded, smiling reassuringly. "No problem. Just next time, maybe stick to the shallow end."

Mai and Yuki helped Sakura get comfortable, and despite the jellyfish sting, the group continued to enjoy their day. They laughed and joked about the unexpected chaos, savoring the warmth of the sun and each other's company.

As the sun set, casting a warm glow over the beach, Mai snuggled closer to Yuki. "Well, that was a day, wasn't it?"

Yuki kissed her forehead and held her close. "Fuck yea. Here's to more beach and fewer jellyfish stings."He look at sakura raising his eyebrows,then they all started to laugh.

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