[CENTER][COLOR=ffc725][sup]________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________[/sup][/COLOR][img]https://i.postimg.cc/t4fcgypB/Be-Funky-collage-1.jpg[/img][/CENTER][indent][sub][COLOR=ffc725][B]Location:[/B][/COLOR] [I]The Beach[/I] - [I]Pacific Royal Campus[/I][/sub][sup][right][COLOR=ffc725][b]Welcome Home #1.009:[/b][/COLOR] [I]Sunblock the Saviour[/I][/right][/sup][/indent][COLOR=ffc725][SUP][sub]____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________[/sub][/SUP][/COLOR][indent][sub][color=ffc725][B]Interaction(s):[/B][/COLOR][I] Harper Baxter [@Qia], Aurora Mitchell [@Melissa][/I][/sub][SUP][RIGHT][COLOR=ffc725][b]Previously:[/b][/COLOR] [COLOR=GRAY][I]Nil[/I][/color][/right][/SUP][/indent]


[COLOR=GRAY] Mei lounged blissfully on the beach, laying on a towel spread out on the beach that was their sanctuary. She was nestled under a vibrant orange umbrella that shielded her from the sun’s strong rays. With her toes buried in the warm sand, she watched with a smile as the beach came alive with the hustle and bustle of students, both new and returning, enjoying the last remnants of freedom before the semester officially kicked off at Pacific Royal Collegiate & University. The wide expanse of the sea stretched out in front of her, the waters shimmering under the bright sunlight. Waves crashed gently against the shore, leaving behind a trail of foam that glistened like sparkling diamonds in the light.

She didn’t need to inhale deeply to smell the salty tang of the ocean mingling with the scent of both sunscreen and sunblock that perpetually hung in the air. Despite the protection of the umbrella, Mei didn’t want to risk having a sunburn before school started, and reached for a bottle of sunblock beside her and began to apply it to her exposed skin. She began to rub and slather the creamy lotion over all the different parts of her body not covered by her two piece bathing suit, smiling as she felt assured by the wee protection the sunblock lotion would provide. 

As she settled back onto her spot on the beach, she closed her eyes momentarily as the familiar sound of seagulls filled the air. Their raucous cries echoed overhead as they soared in the sky, their wings casting fleeting shadows on the sand below.

Mei opened her eyes and found herself gazing at the seagulls, watching their graceful movements as they flew with ease and so freely. Suddenly, Mei's reverie was interrupted by the sound of her friend Harper's voice booming through a megaphone. 

[COLOR=8A9A5B][b]“No littering, maggots!”[/b][/COLOR]

Mei couldn't help but grin at Harper's choice of words. That was Harper alright. She could not help but raise a thumbs up in affirmation at Harper's direction, not looking to see if the other girl saw her reaction or not. As Mei continued to watch, one of the students nearby grumbled followed by Harper’s response, which made her chuckle in amusement.

[COLOR=92278f]“Who the hell made her the beach police?”[/COLOR]

[COLOR=8A9A5B][b]“I heard that!”[/b][/COLOR]

Mei then looked over as Aurora arrived praising Harper for her beautiful drawings. That was no surprise. Mei had always wished that she could draw as well as Harper. She had tried and practised over and over before, but seeing her ugly drawings constantly was disappointing and soon she abandoned that activity altogether. She clearly had no future being an artist. 

[COLOR=ffc725][b]“Hey Aurora, glad you could join us! How are you doing this fine day? Better late than never."[/b][/COLOR]

Mei paused as she got up and used her hands to frame the redhead in her view in a dramatic manner.

[COLOR=ffc725][b]"Lovely two-piece by the way. They look amazing on you!”[/b][/COLOR]
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