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As the weeks went by, Natasha realized she and her friends Junior year was racing by faster than she knew how to keep up with. Classes raced by, and the days zoomed by even faster. Before she knew it, the Hybrid girl was confronted with the fact it was finals week, and she was in the thick of it. While she made time for what she could, it was stressful trying to cram everything in all at once. Finally, when she felt like the worst of it was over Natasha felt like she could breathe again. "hmm..I bet I'm not the only stressed." She mused, maybe she could invite the group to a day at the beach? 'Heyyy! Does anyone want to go to the beach? I'm about to change to go.' She looked at her phone before sending the text. Natasha figured Juro would answer..it wasn't like they weren't hanging out already; but would anyone else reply? Natasha's tail began wagging as she considered the possibilities before sending her message off into the universe.

Aodh had been lounging in the living room, listening to one of the younger kids prattle on about something they had learned in class. A ding of a message caught his attention as his ears flicked forward, blinking curiously. Patting their head with a gentle ruffle of their hair, he shooed the child off to leave him be while he checked his phone. Truthfully he had barely any time to even sleep, let alone hang out with friends. So when their group chat was blown up by Natasha asking if any of them wanted to the beach to hang out he was surprised. It wasn't like he expected anyone to want to hang out with him..it was flattering. Nibbling on his bottom lip he decided to write back. 'I'm free and wouldn't mind, anyone else going...?' He replied not checking what group this was. Sliding off his spot on the sofa (which was quickly claimed) as he went to go get his things, and head over.

Juro was just about to leave to head to his wonderful girlfriend's house when he got her text. He sighed a bit since he had wanted to spend one on one time with Natasha. Oh well. He closed the front door and went back to his room to change. He looked in the mirror at his swim shorts then flushed. Maybe he should cancel and say he got sick... He sighed again, grabbing a shirt and putting it on. He then grabbed his stuff and headed over to Natasha's, texting her that he was on his way.

Cerise was out shopping with her sisters when her phone vibrated. She looked at the text message with a grin. Hell yeah, she wanted to have a beach day! She looked at her sisters, letting them know that her friends wanted a beach day. Of course, that meant she could pick out a cute bikini with her sister's help. Texting back, I'm in, especially since aooodhiiii will be there! I'll meet you there. She grinned, moving to go try on bikinis. There was plenty to choose from, and she really wanted to find one that would be both cute and pratical. With her sisters help she would be able to without a doubt.

Natasha looked utterly enamored when she got a text back from her friends. If she had known Juro wanted one on one time with her, she would have never invited the other two. All she was thinking about was spending time with her boyfriend and friends alike. She sent Juro a text back reminding him to bring extra clothes to stay the night. Giggling at her other two friends replies she felt her heart flutter. She raced to get in her special swimsuit made for her tail...while still being fashionable. The front door was unlocked as she rushed to find everyone towels. Juro got a separate text from her after the initial reply.. of her blowing a kiss in her swimsuit at him in the mirror.

Aodh actually looked at his phone somewhat dumb founded. Was Cerise teasing him on purpose..? He nibbled at his bottom lip. She was cute and all...it wasnt like he minded either gender. The hybrids face blushed hotly. What was he thinking? He pulled on his swim trunks...grumbling a bit as he grabbed his bag and headed over. What was the big deal calling him Aooodhiii! His tail swished aggressively. oh nine Cerise really? >.> I'm still coming but... He smiled suddenly...she likely was already giggling at her phone at him. Groaning he made his way to his friends to wait..sitting down on one of the Hybrid females sofas once he got in the door. "Ughhhhhh...it better not be hot." The boy groaned as he flopped dramatically over his friend's furniture. He had disliked the pool swimming... but the beach was different.

Juro let himself in as per usual, then again he had a key. Seeing Aodh draped over the couch, he set his stuff down and went to him. "You okay?" He asked, looking down at his phone to see a picture of his girlfriend in a bikini. His pale face flushed dark red. He cleared his throat, "so.. excited that cerise is joining us?" He asked. Juro couldn't help look at the other boy, wondering if that was why his behavior was so strange. Aodh never was very good at covering things up...even Juro knew that much about him.

Cerise picked the perfect outfit with the help of her sisters. Now it was time to get ready for the beach! The fallen sisters went home and cerise immediately went to her room to get dressed into her bikini then putting a cute dress over it. She put up her hair and put on sun screen then packing her bag. "Byeeeeee ~ Love you guys!" She announced before leaving to head to the beach.

Aodh sat himself up as he saw Juro, he had more or less let himself in as Natasha said it was fine. He lived just down the street from the pair so it wasn't that weird of him to come by. Sheepish he glanced away and nodded. "I'm fine..." He muttered softly. His eyes widened as the others pale cheeks blushed so completely. "Are you?" Aodh grinned suddenly, wondering what he had seen on his phone. "I..actually am." He flushed himself suddenly bolting up out of his spot to rush for his towel and the door. "L..let's get going." He avoided the topic in to great of detail...clearly he was excited given the way the tendrils on his arm twisted and moved in unison with his tail.

Natasha came out of her room dressed and ready to go. She had put on a cute zip down cover that had a hood she currently had drawn over her hair. Seeing Juro, she walked to him and pressed a meaningful kiss to the other boys lips before smiling at him. "I hope you don't mind staying later..I want to hang out and watch a movie or two with you." She murmured before holding his hand. Beaming at their friend she saw he was ready to go. "You seem awful eager...is it because Cerise is going?" She teased, winking at the boy before walking and in hand with her boyfriend towards the door. The beach was a short five-minute walk from her the house.

Juro returned the kiss, holding her hand with a gentle smile as he admired Natasha's smile. "Of course I don't mind." He told her, walking with her towards the beach. He couldn't help but glance at her, gazing at her beauty. He should tell her soon how much he loved her... How much he wanted to be with her till they grow old. He shook the thoughts away as he saw Cerise.

Cerise smiled, waving her hand to the group. "Hey! I already set up a spot." She told them, walking with them to the spot. The fallen then stripped down to her bikini, "what do you guys think?" She asked with a shy blush. "Bought it just for today." She added before taking Aodh's hand and dragging him towards the water. "Let's go in!" She coaxed the others.

Natasha almost felt her eyes well up with tears as he smiled at her so gently. She couldn't help it. Juro had been a part of her life for what seemed ever, and made her feel like she was a Princess and then some. He was her Prince too..she always wanted him to know just how cherished he was. "Good~ I would have just come over otherwise." She teased warmly. She was for the now oblivious to just how seriously committed he was, for what it was worth she felt it with each passing day...and more. As they hit the beach she gave a stretch of delight. It was her turn to unzip the little cover up, dropping it on the towel were Cerise setup. "Oooo! You look so good in that! I love it!" She beamed at the other.

Aodh moved just ahead of the little lovebirds, not that he hated them showing affection..it was just a reminder he had yet to meet anyone, guy or gal that he could be so...lovey dovey with. The boy wrinkled his nose at the thought. What was his brain thinking! Sheesh, their Public Affection Display must have been infecting his own brain. The thought passed as they hit the beach. He peeled off his t-shirt just in time to see Cerise undress into her adorable bikini. His eyes widened, a hot blush on his face. "You look...absolutely beautiful." He immediately stated, not good at lying or beating around the bush. He took her hand and went to the water. Shivering he gasped as the water touched his furry feet. "Ack! 's Cold!" He laughed as he moved beside her and gave her hand a squeeze with his clawed hand.

Juro watched as Natasha stripped down to her bikini, flushing and smiling shyly. "Gorgeous as always." He told her, taking off his sandals and setting his stuff down. He smiled to cerise, "Really pretty." He replied, following them to the water. Yeah, sure... Water wasn't his favorite but it'd be fine. The water at least felt nice on his feet. He looked over to Natasha, "come on in." He smiled brightly.

Cerise giggled, "Thanks guys!" She moved waist high in the water, splashing at her friends. "Come on in, chickens!" She teased. She noticed that Juro didn't actually fully undress to his swim trunks. Curious... But usual. While not paying attention, a wave came and crashed on her... Soaking her. Popping back up, she laughed, brushing her bangs from her face. She might have been having fun with her sisters, but the four of them spending time like this really lifted the Fallen's spirits to an even higher place than before. She didn't even mind that she'd been tossed around by the wave, she was still smiling.

Natasha's eyes widened as Juro looked at her with that cute expression and shy, happy smile. She looked at him curiously as she gently touched his other hand with hers. "Thank you handsome...I mean that." She whispered softly, sort of in awe really. By the nine, Juro stop it! She wanted to cuddle up with him already during movie time. Sighing dreamily she couldn't believe this was her life. Natasha had her brother to thank of course, but she couldn't help feeling like she could run a marathon and back. Not minding the water, as she had praticed often enough as a child she padded towards the edge and immediately moved on in. The thrill the cold water sent through her made her shiver. Splashing her feet playfully, a wave swelled up and splashed her. Her tail swished, limp compared to its normally fluffy glory. Laughing as Cerise got smacked by a wave even more so than herself she peered at Juro. She didn't expect him to undress...maybe later she'd get to see him in them? The thought made her turn red as she cleared her throat.

Aodh moved into the water as he decided to dive in. Vanishing under water...as he was able to phase, he moved as a sort of ghostly figure through the water...before moving behind Cerise as she called everyone a chicken. He wore a rather large, genuine smirk as he emerged just behind her and without hesitating splashed her with some of the water that she had sent his way when she splashed him. "Ha~ You let your guard down." He teased, using his tail to flick water at the lot of them as it was able to spray them.

Juro covered his mouth with worry from the wave hitting cerise but she was okay. Today was going to be more fun than he had thought. He'd get to hang out with his friends and then his love. He smiled as he splashed at his friends, metaphorically letting his hair down and allowing himself to have fun. They splash and played till the sun went down then he left with Natasha to enjoy the evening with her.

Cerise giggled, splashing Aodh at his teasing. She was having so much fun and they'd only have more fun as the day went on. She had even invited Aodh over to her house to hang out after since the other two were ditching them to snuggle or whatever couples did. Once the groups dispersed, she waved goodbye to her friends as she headed home with Aodh.