PeakWEST - 5 : Vessel

ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ 𝟺𝟶 - 𝙸𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚗'𝚝 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚖𝚎

The group rushed to the beach with a collective excitement that seemed to match the energy of the waves crashing against the shore.

Each of them had changed into their swimsuits, ready to let loose after a long, emotionally intense day.

The sun was beginning to set, casting a golden glow across the sand and creating a perfect backdrop for the carefree fun that was about to unfold.

Alan, Samuel, and Deep found themselves at the shore, gazing out at the horizon and feeling the cool sea breeze on their faces.

The girls, already lost in their excitement, ran ahead, letting the waves lap at their ankles as they laughed and jumped around.

Deepika, San, Marlene, and Wasime were filled with an uncontainable energy, splashing water at each other and giggling at every surprise splash.

The boys exchanged a knowing look, smiling as they watched the girls enjoying themselves without a care in the world.

There was something mesmerizing about seeing their friends in such high spirits, and for a moment, they were happy to simply stand back and take it all in.

"Look at them,"

Samuel chuckled, crossing his arms with a grin.

"They’re like little kids out there."

"Yeah,"

Alan nodded, a smile spreading across his face.

"It’s nice to see everyone like this. Just… happy."

Deep’s eyes were locked on San as she twirled in the water, her laughter carrying over the sound of the waves.

His heart softened at the sight, a sense of warmth filling him that he couldn’t quite explain.

But before he could get too lost in his thoughts, San spotted him watching her and flashed a mischievous grin.

Without a word, she sprinted out of the water, charging straight toward him.

"Deep!"

she called out, her voice playful.

Before he could react, she grabbed his arm and yanked him forward, pulling him into the shallow waves with a splash.

"Hey!"

Deep shouted, laughter escaping him as San started splashing water directly at his face.

He held up his hands in defense, the cool water hitting him from all angles.

"Oh, you’re going to pay for that!"

He scooped up water in his hands and splashed it back at her, hitting her square in the back.

San squealed, laughing even harder as she stumbled away from the impact.

Meanwhile, Marlene grabbed Samuel’s hand and dragged him into the water with her, determined to bring him into the fun.

"Come on, Samuel! Don’t just stand there!" she teased, tugging him along as he struggled to keep up.

"Marlene, wait!"

Samuel protested, though a wide smile was already forming on his face.

He tried to dodge as she playfully splashed him, but the laughter was infectious, and soon he found himself laughing and splashing her back, their playful rivalry bringing a bright joy to their faces.

Seeing everyone else getting pulled in, Deepika decided it was Alan’s turn.

She approached him with a grin, holding out her hand.