⫯ pool

if she had to describe the festival in one word? success. absolute success. all the performing artists had killed it and the stages were absolutely gorgeous- as were many of the outfits she had helped put together for everyone. she could only hope her fashion streak stayed on a good flow for more events to come. feeling a tad bit shy, she had opted for some denim shorts, a frilly and cute crop top and accompanying sunglasses and sandals as she sauntered towards the open pool for some well deserved rest and lounging, maybe if she felt brave later she'd even dip her feet in the water. "alright where is my sunscreen...", she mumbled rummaging through her bag, after all sunscreen was a staple and forever her holy grail to healthy and beautiful skin.

/the quiet squeal brings a small amused grin to my lips, feeling the way your body stiffens a little under my fingers before turning around to usher me back. my leg is raised away from you instinctively, but not before your palm manages to land a hit on it/
where's the fun in being just like everyone else?
/responds with a short chuckle, quite pleased with the reaction, before crouching down next to you by the edge of the pool and motioning towards the polaroid/
how's the photo session going? want me to snap some for you?

(life almost flashes before my very eyes the moment i feel even the slightest jolt at my body, reeling an unwarranted soft squeal to escape past my lips before i’m turning back with a displeased pout at the culprit and easily smacking him by the leg) tomo! i oughta take /you/ for a swim, hmph. is that any way to greet one of your bestest friends? (lets out a sigh as soon as i’m composing myself, pulling my arms across my chest in a playful display of disappointment) really couldn’t have settled with a simple /i missed you/ like everyone else?

(immediately shimmies off her beach towel and pulls her hair into a messy bun, soon thereafter dipping into the shallow side of the pool with caution so as not to get her rather expensive hair extensions wet. she sighs with refreshed relief at the cool water against her skin that simmered beneath the afternoon los angeles sun)
i feel like a million bucks now!

/the pool access made the festival ten times better, as it allowed everyone to enjoy the nice weather while we had some free time. i'd been resting by the pool for the past hour, eyes closed behind the sunglasses and skin burning a little under the rays. whether it was my sixth sense notifying me of your presence, or the sensation of my body begging me for an extra layer of sunscreen, I finally force my eyes open only to spot your familiar form a few meters down by the pool. with a small smile making it's way to my lips, I push myself up from where I'd been laying and within a few steps my fingers are resting over your shoulders, pretending to push you forward a little, though without putting any actual strength into it/
taking the camera for a swim, mai?

(hums soft to myself as i stand by a lounge chair, peeling the cosy knit dress i was wearing off of my body to instead reveal the bikini underneath so i can then sit by the edge of the pool with a polaroid camera in hand to snap a couple of pictures about with my feet resting in the soothingly cool water)

*chuckles lightly while rolling her eyes playfully* please, they didn’t. and I’m good. how about yourself? *slides into the bar stool next to his* order anything yet?

*turns around* my eyes just busted into flamed *laughs a bit and then smiles at you* Hey mai how are you?

*quickly gets up from the chair and looks around, seeing if there's anyone she could disturb and spots bright at the bar, bringing a cheeky smile to her countenance* heh. here's my target. *she gets up from her spot and walks past the row of pool chairs, a handsome man lying down whom catches her attention for a bit before she shifts it back to the friend at hand, stealthily creeping up and lightly tap bright on the shoulders* BOO!

*walks in and lays down in one of the chairs trying to get tan*

*with the latest departure from dox, mai can't help but to feel a little down about it. now with the festival going in full force, she decides to just use this function as an excuse to escape her thoughts and comes to the pool, fully decked out in a proper pool attire and noticing two other paxes already there. not wanting to disturb their peace, she moves to the opposite of where they are and plops down on the pool chair, lying down for a bit to enjoy the cool breeze brushing against her bare skin and the warm sun rays hitting against her sunscreen-covered skin* ah... what a good day.

*walks here shirtless with swimming trucks on and goes to get a drink at the bar*

(relaxes as he sinks down into the hot tub just beside the pool and leans back against the tile, rolling his neck around in slow circular motions to release all the tension that's been building up within his body. preparing for the festival was hard work and now he's finally able to sit with a cool drink)
i think i could actually pass out right now.

(heads to the bar and grabs a refreshing mimosa before finding a comfy chair to lounge on, relaxing beneath the shade of the big beach umbrella and sighs with delight after a few sips)
ah, this is the life~! just what i needed..