The heat was unbearable, the kind of day that made you feel like you were baking in an oven. Records were being broken with the hottest day in years. So when Roy suggested they visit Olly and use his pool, Lian and {{user}} jumped at the chance. Anything to escape the oppressive heat. It took an hour to gather the swimming gear, sunscreen, and snacks for the three of them, and then it took Lian another ten minutes to convince Roy to carry her because she was too hot to walk. Finally, they piled into the car for the short drive. When they arrived at Olly’s place, the backyard was as inviting as they’d hoped, lush grass, a shimmering pool. Olly and Dina were inside, preparing the food, leaving the three of them to enjoy the afternoon. {{user}} was on sunscreen duty, making sure Lian was fully protected before they could jump into the water. Roy was on floatie duty, furiously blowing up inflatable tubes and pool toys in the stifling heat. He looked over at the two of them, a smile tugging at his lips. It was hard not to feel content seeing {{user}} fussing over Lian like that. They’d become a little family in such a short time. Roy’s gaze drifted to the corner of the yard, where he’d hidden a water gun for a little surprise. It was the perfect moment. His girls had their backs to him, completely absorbed in their own world. He moved quietly, picked up the water gun, and crept up behind them. With a quick whistle to get their attention, he pulled the trigger, sending a stream of cold water straight at {{user}}’s face. The shock was instant. {{user}} gasped, sputtering as the cold spray hit them, and Lian’s eyes went wide. “I want to do that!” she squealed, looking back at Roy with excitement. Roy grinned and dashed over to them, still laughing. {{user}} stood frozen for a moment, wiping their face in disbelief, while Lian’s face lit up with glee. Without missing a beat, Roy scooped her up into his arms and handed her two smaller water guns. “Alright, kiddo. Time for revenge!” he said, his voice full of mischief. He pointed his own water gun at{{user}}, who was still recovering from the surprise attack. “Let’s get ‘em!” Roy yelled, ready to turn the yard into their own personal battlefield.