(Y/n)'s POV

~Some time later~

The sun was already starting to set. It was almost as if it was only morning a few seconds before. The day was fun but also filled with jealousy and anger. *sigh* What was happening to me?...

"(Y/n), here. Aizome asked me to get this for you," Tsubasa exclaimed while holding up a bag.

I looked at her in confusion before opening it. Inside was a (f/c) bikini that just happened to be the right size. How the hell did Kento know? Geez, that pervert!

"T-thanks."

She smiled and headed to the change rooms. I reluctantly followed her after deciding that it was no use trying to get myself out of this.

After getting changed, I lingered in here for a while longer. I didn't know why but I felt nervous to go out. It wasn't like they were even going to pay attention to me. They'd all be focused on Yumiko...

Yet, I was still nervous. I knew for a fact that Kento would most likely be flirting with Tsubasa and probably try to get me flustered. Well, not that he'd do it for too long. He knew what I was like.

Suddenly, there were a few knocks on the door.

"Yeah?"
"(Y/n), how long can you possibly take to get changed? Hurry up and come out," Ryuji exclaimed.
"But-"
"I know you're done. Come out."

I huffed before grabbing my bag. I had a towel wrapped around my body to hide the revealing bikini Kento had made Tsubasa get for me.

The cool breeze blew my hair back as I opened the door. Ryuji glanced at me before going off to where everyone else was gathered.

I hesitantly followed him and stood behind Tatsuhiro. Well, he was a lot taller than me. He looked back at me with a confused expression on his face.

"Don't judge, blame Kento."

My voice came out a little quieter than I had anticipated but I was pretty sure he heard me. My plan of going unnoticed failed as soon as Kento pulled me by the arm.

He had plopped my bag down with the others while smirking at me with a devilish grin. I glared at him and pouted.

"Do you like it?" he asked.
"Tch, do you even need to ask that?..."
"Then I'll take that as a yes."
"What? But-"
"Hey, let me see."
"In your dreams, you pervert."
"That's mean. After I went to all the trouble to pick that out."
"What trouble? You probably enjoyed it."
"I think I deserve to have a look."
"Go bother Tsubasa. I'm not in the mood."

His gaze moved to someone behind me. I turned around and saw Tomohisa smiling at me. He was wet from playing in the ocean.

"I'm sorry to have to ask you of this but may I please borrow your towel?" he asked politely.

My...towel? What? No way! Then Kento would get what he wanted. But then Tomohisa might catch a cold. Ugh, I hated making hard decisions. Would it be worth it? Wait, what if he was teaming up with Kento?

Before I could make a decision, Kento unwrapped the towel from my body and handed it to him. I watched in shock as Tomohisa thanked him.

"K-Kento!"
"I guess I was right. You do look cute."
"Tch, jerk."

I could feel an intense gaze burning into my back. Even without looking, I could tell that it was Yumiko. But before I could cower and hide away from her gaze, Goshi had leaned against me from behind.

His face was buried in my neck. I could feel his hot breath against my skin. It gave me goosebumps. I could no longer sense the danger that lurked behind.

"I don't like the way she's looking at you," he whispered so that only I could hear.
"...I don't like it either."
"Tsubasa's been bothering me the whole time. I..."

I gave his hand a squeeze, trying to reassure him. There was no way I could ever leave him. No matter how much I tried to deny it, I still loved him.

"(Y/n), please. Get a room," Yumiko 'joked'.
"Hey, it's fine. They're always like this," replied Yuuta.
"Hmm, are you sure?"
"If you're so unhappy with me being with her then get the hell out of here," Goshi threatened.
"Hey, that wasn't very nice," she exclaimed.
"It wasn't supposed to be, idiot."
"Goshi, stop it," Yuuta demanded.
"Hey, why don't we go over there?" Tsubasa asked while pulling Goshi away from us.

He bit back from any other rude remarks he was going to make and complied with her wishes. I hid the disappointment on my face with a fake smile.

"Well? Aren't you going to apologise?" Yumiko asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Me? I don't see why I should apologise for him. I wasn't the one that caused this, was I?"
"You're right," she said through a forced laugh.

Ryuji tugged at my arm, making me look at him. He shoved a lollipop into my mouth before walking away. I couldn't help but smile. Honestly...

~Some time later~

I was sitting on the sand with a few large rocks separating me from everyone else. They were all having fun without me, or so I thought.

No one bothered to come looking for me, not even Kento...*sigh* I guess I deserved that for leaving without saying anything. Well, not that I did leave. I was technically still at the beach.

The sun had already set, letting the millions of stars have their moment. I hugged my knees as I stared at the pitch black water. It seemed like a monster lurking in the dark, waiting for its oblivious prey.

"Hey (Y/n)," Yuuta greeted with a tired smile.
"Hey, what's up?"
"Um...I need to talk to you."
"Yeah, what is it?"
"I..."