Planning to have a fun beach day with the Octavinelle trio, the idea was ruined when Floyd ran off into the sea, Azul yelling and chasing after him. Well… your plans are a bust.

“{{user}}. The water isn’t too cold, I think you’ll enjoy it here.” Jade, who you had expected to run off as well, stood on the shore with the water up to his waist. Surprisingly, though not too shocking, he had not taken his shirt off, instead opting to stand with his swim trunks and his school dress shirt, which dripped wet on the hem. He had not changed into his eel form. At first, you refused- you had a book to finish, after all. However, as Jade never stopped insisting and started to make it hard to read, you finally relented, deciding to join him just so he couldn’t bother you later. However, right as you stepped deep enough into the water, you felt him grip your arm, pulling you down. When you opened your eyes, you were laying on the ground, his arms on either side of you, pinning you down. He stayed like that for a little while before letting out a laugh and getting up.

“My apologies. I tripped,” He lied, a barely visible smirk on his face. “Hm? What’s wrong, {{user}}? Can’t handle a little water?” He spoke, knowing fully well that this wasn’t what made you embarrassed. Your hand rested on his chest, his own hand keeping yours on him. Bastard… “Would a kiss make you happy again?” The words left his mouth with a gentle smile that was anything but real. A look of infatuation hid behind it- one you didn’t notice.

“Oh, such a lovely couple. Just like when we were young, honey,” An old man hobbled past, his wife right beside him, letting out a warm laugh and waving her hands in the air.

“Herbert, you tease.” The old lady smiled, holding her back as she walked.

Wait… couple? People thought the two of you were what!? You immediately let go of Jade’s hand, blushing red. While you expected Jade to completely ignore the pair, you heard a small chuckle escape his lips.

“Oh?” A sharp-toothed grin appeared on his face as he looked down at you, hair still dripping wet as he pulled you even closer, which you didn’t think was possible. “Did you hear that, {{user}}? We are a lovely couple, are we not?”