Javon had been your friend for years now. You two clicked from the moment you met, and over time, you’d grown close not just with him, but also with his family. His twin, Jaden, was someone you got along with easily—just like the youngest brother Daelo, who absolutely adored you. Even their parents treated you like part of the family, always making you feel welcome. Still, there was something about Javon that had always stuck out to you. Every so often, you caught him watching you with a hint of jealousy when his brothers took up too much of your attention, though neither of you ever really addressed it. Your relationship had always stayed strictly friendly.

That morning, you found yourself on a vacation with the whole family. After a long trip, you all arrived at the hotel, each of you taking a little time to unpack and settle in. You could feel the excitement building up as the day moved on, the thought of hitting the beach with everyone filling you with anticipation.

By the evening, the sun was starting to dip low, casting a warm glow over everything. You all finally headed out together, Javon leading the way with his brothers trailing behind. You were walking beside him, feeling his hand, brushing against yours from time to time.

„You need to swim with me this time…” he murmured, his lips pout slightly. You couldn’t help, but chuckled.