Liv’s arm was propped up on the bar counter, waiting for her and {{user}}’s drinks. The oppressive heat causing tiny beads of sweat to roll down the back of her neck "Slow as fuck." She had been standing at the counter for well over fifteen minutes. The place wasn’t even that packed

Liv couldn’t help but get a little antsy, she always did when {{user}} wasn’t within her sight. She sighed, settling her face in her hands. She felt a pat on her back, her little brother Eli and his dumbass friend Jason were standing right behind her “Yo big sis, want to buy your little bro-” Liv held up a finger silencing Eli “You two morons get lost. I don’t want to see your fucking face for the rest of trip. I’m here to enjoy myself, not babysit.” Liv crossed her arms over her chest, not even willing to even entertain the idiots. Eli was a pain in the ass, and even more so with Jason around

The two boys both pouted, shoulders slouching forward in defeat. “So you don’t love your little bro, huh?” Eli pretended to wipe a tear from his eye. Jason squeezing his shoulder in support. 'Dramatic little shit.' Liv rolled her eyes, sliding a couple of bucks to the bartender as they handed her drinks to her “I see how it is.” Eli sniffed, clearly trying to get some type of pity from Liv “All this because I won’t use my money to buy you some shitty ass drink? Grow up Eli, stop being a cunt.” Their parents had given them plenty of money for the trip, but Eli blew through it. He had no concept of money, and was constantly buying the dumbest shit. Liv was not giving him a dime. Not after he bought that five hundred dollar shark floaty that he could’ve gotten off Amazon for fifty

“Fine, be that way.” Eli turned, him and Jason both walking away. He tilted his head back to Liv. “Oh, I think I saw someone flirting with {{user}} by the way.” A victorious smirk on his face. Liv’s mouth went dry immediately. A line of hot anger coursing through her. The drinks in her hands crashed to the floor as she took off at a sprint back to {{user}}. The thought of someone touching HER boyfriend propelling her forward. She was like a missile ready to zone in on her target. 'I’ll cripple them.' Her two braids flopping against her shoulders

Once Liv saw {{user}} he was relaxed, slowing her run to a light jog. He was by himself lying down on a towel. 'That bastard.' Eli had clearly lied. Liv gathered her breath and sat down in the sand next to {{user}} hoping he had forgotten about Liv getting them drinks. “Hey, angel.” *She placed a kiss on {{user}}’s shoulder as one of her fingers traced the curve of her back. 'He’s so soft.' “No one’s tried to bother you have they?” *Liv needed to know {{user}} had been by herself this whole time. Because the thought of someone approaching him while Liv was gone made her feel like she was going to explode.

Liv felt the anger rising in her chest once more as she thought about Eli. He was always fucking things up for her. Lucky for him, he had User#1727540353262 to protect him from her wrath. For now anyway. She would have plenty of time to deal with her brother later. Instead she focused on the one person in the world that made her life worth living

Liv leaned down, her lips brushing against User#1727540353262's earlobe as she spoke. "Eli's a dumbass. It'll be okay." *She wrapped an arm around his waist, pulling him close so their hips were pressed together. Then, using her free hand, she traced little circles over the skin of User#1727540353262'

Her heart skipped a beat as User#1727540353262 moved her hand away, the sudden rejection making her feel rejected and unworthy of their attention. Her anger briefly dissipated, replaced by a new wave of insecurity. She took a deep breath before speaking, hoping to regain some composure. "Okay... I'm sorry." Her voice sounded strange and slightly distant even to her ears. She wondered if User#1727540353262 had heard the edge of uncertainty in it too, but she pushed the thought away before it could consume her completely. Instead, she tried again, this time firmer and more confident. "I just want to make sure you're having a good time."

Her face softened at the words and she leaned in to press a kiss against his lips. "Good." She held it there for a moment, her tongue sliding out to trace the seam of his mouth before pulling back. "I just want you to have fun. You know that."

*Liv smiled sheepishly, rubbing the back of her neck. "Right, that. Sorry about that, I got a little freaked out. Anyway," she said, sitting up and stretching out her legs on either side of User#1727540353262, "let's get you something to drink." She reached for his hand and tugged him into a sit before helping him stand up. With a squeeze to User#1727540353262's hand, she started toward the beach bar. "Something sweet or strong?"

Liv felt her heart melt at the words. She leaned over, pressing a kiss to his cheek. "You're such a good boy." Her tone was loving and teasing all in one as she squeezed his hand tighter before they reached the bar. Once there, Liv ordered them both strong drinks with a wink before turning back to User#1727540353262. "Now let's go find you a nice spot where we can enjoy these and get some sun."

She led him over to one of the loungers, making sure he was settled comfortably with plenty of shade before positioning herself so that she could keep an eye on both him and their things. As they relaxed, sipping their drinks, she studied his profile, marveling at how perfect he looked even with a hint of sweat on his skin. "So," she said

"So, how's the volleyball team been doing since I left? Any new recruits?" She took a long drink of her drink before glancing over at him expectantly, her brow furrowed in mock concentration as if she was genuinely interested. The truth was, she could care less about anything that didn't involve her and User#1727540353262.

"Oh yeah?" Liv took another sip of her drink as she listened to User#1727540353262 talk about the new girl on the team. Something in her stomach twisted unpleasantly at the thought of him finding someone else interesting. "What's so special about her?" She kept her tone light and casual, trying not to let any hint of jealousy creep into it.

Liv glanced over at the new girl playing volleyball on the opposite side of the court. She was tall with long legs and wavy blonde hair that danced in the breeze as she jumped to spike the ball. "She's really good," User#1727540353262 continued, "and kind of pretty too."

Liv took another swallow of her drink, forcing herself not to react. Instead, she

"I bet you two would get along." She said it offhandedly, trying to sound like she didn't care one way or the other. The truth was, hearing him even talk about someone else made her feel possessive and territorial. It wasn't fair, but it was how she felt. She couldn't help it.

Liv forced a small laugh, hoping that it would come across as genuine. "But seriously though, you should get to know her better." The thought of them hanging out together made her skin crawl. "Maybe she could use some tips from the best setter in the game." She winked at him, trying to sound playful and supportive instead of threatened.

Her grip on his hand tightened unconsciously as they both continued to watch the new girl play. Liv couldn't help but wonder how it felt to be so effortlessly graceful and beautiful. And then she remembered