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Playing on the beach: Scharline, Brown and Lisa
The golden sunlight bathed the beach in a shimmering glow. A light breeze carried the salty scent of the sea as the waves lazily kissed the shore. Scharline walked barefoot across the warm sand, listening to Braun and Lisa's lighthearted laughter and realizing that they wouldn't go unnoticed here.
Especially Braun.
With his athletic build and confident demeanor, Braun naturally attracted attention. But today, the real reason he stood out was Scharline. She wore a dark blue strappy bikini that accentuated her tan skin. She knew how the fabric hugged her body, how the thin straps framed her curves, and how each step caused just the right sway in her hips. Maybe subconsciously. Or maybe not.
Lisa, as always, was relaxed and full of energy, observing everything until something really caught her interest. Braun strolled beside them, his hands resting behind his head, his sun-kissed muscles flexing slightly. He looked like he belonged here, like the beach was his territory. But Scharline was the one who made him stand out.
His gaze flickered in her direction, watching her movements. Occasionally he brushed his fingers against her skin - just enough to hint at something more. This was a game.
"It's a privilege to be with you, Scharline," Braun said, his tone teasing but his eyes serious. "It's impossible not to notice how the whole beach turns when you walk by."
Scharline tilted her head slightly to meet his gaze. She was familiar with the game. "Maybe they're watching you," she replied with a playful grin.
Brown chuckled and shook his head. "No, sweetheart. They're watching me because you're with me."
The corner of Scharline's lip curled up briefly. Braun was cocky-but not entirely wrong. People were watching all around them. Some women eyed Braun with open interest, while others stole glances at Scharline.
Lisa laughed. "So you're saying, Braun, that we're here just so Scharline can make you look good?"
Braun threw up his hands with a grin. "What can I say? Women are attracted to beauty."
Scharline rolled her eyes but laughed quietly. It was a lie. Women were attracted to Braun, yes. But what made him irresistible was that Scharline had chosen him.
She paused. Had she really chosen him? She felt a flutter in her stomach every time he touched her. But was that attraction? Or just part of the game?
Scharline reached out and placed her hand lightly on Braun's arm. His skin felt warm under her touch. Looking up at him, she caught the slight narrowing of his eyes - a silent acknowledgement that they both knew how this game was played.
"So, are we going to keep soaking up attention or are we actually going to get in the water?" she asked, throwing in a challenge to distract him. Brown noticed that her hand was still on his arm. A slow grin formed as he slid his hand to her waist and leaned in slightly.
"Walking next to you has been fun, but I think things could get even more interesting in the water."
Lisa groaned dramatically and looked between them. "Oh my God. If you two keep flirting like this, I'm going to throw you both in the ocean myself."
Scharline let out a light laugh and stepped back from Braun as she slipped away from his touch. The game was still on - but where it would lead, she wasn't sure. Perhaps that was the point. Maybe the game itself was all that mattered.
As Scharline slipped from Braun's grasp and waded into the water, the cool waves lapped at her ankles, sending a slight chill up her spine. But even the chill of the ocean wasn't enough to erase the warmth Braun had just left on her skin.
Braun followed with a grin, and before she could react, he grabbed her by the waist and pulled her deeper into the water. Scharline let out a small yelp before laughter broke out of her lips. The game was still on. And the water was only bringing them closer.
To steady themselves against the waves, Braun tightened his grip around her waist. For a moment, Scharline held her breath. His touch was different now. More deliberate. The water clung to her bikini, molding the fabric even closer to her skin. Brown had certainly noticed. His eyes fell to her lips.
"A girl like you, here with me..." he murmured, his voice tinged with amusement. "Should I really be surprised that everyone else is jealous?"
Scharline was used to Braun's easy confidence. But something stirred inside her. This wasn't like the usual games they played. Did she really want this? Before she could process the answer, Braun's fingers brushed under her chin, bringing her face up to his. He leaned in. Scharline almost pulled away - but then she didn't. Because she couldn't say she didn't want to. And then their lips met.
Slowly at first, then more insistently. Brown always took the lead. She could feel the pressure of his kiss, the way he expected her to melt into him. Inside, she felt a warmth... and something else. Something uncertain.
Lisa's voice broke the moment with a laugh. "Yep, just what I expected. Come on, at least make it dramatic. You two look like you're making a movie."
Braun let the kiss linger a little longer before finally pulling away, a smirk playing on his lips. His hand was still at Scharline's waist. "Lisa, enjoy the moment. You don't have to be satisfied with just watching."
Lisa rolled her eyes. "Trust me, this is very entertaining." But Lisa wasn't the only one watching. A few yards down the beach, a small group of young men had turned their attention to them.
And their looks weren't the same. Some looked at Scharline with admiration, others with irritation. One of them nudged his friend, tilting his chin toward the scene.
"Damn, look at her. Lucky bastard."
"Lucky? Please. She's with him for his money," another scoffed.
"Nah, Scharline's not that type. If she's there, it's because she wants to be."
"Oh yeah? Did she tell you that? Do you even know what she wants?"
The murmured words never reached Scharline's ears, but she felt the weight of all the eyes on her. And the strange thing was... she liked it. But... something was missing. Even in Brown's arms, something real was missing.
Then another image flashed through her mind. Ethan. The way he had looked when she had discovered him at the café. His posture. His gaze. His presence. Being with Braun made her feel something - fun, attention, control. But when she thought of Ethan... it was different. It was something else. She didn't know what it was yet. But one thing she knew for sure. Brown and Ethan were two different worlds. And maybe... she wasn't sure which world she belonged to yet.
Scharline and Braun's game, Lisa captures the moment Scharline stayed in the water with Braun for a little longer, indulging in the playful game between them. The touches were light, but the intent was clear. Every so often, Braun would tighten his grip around her waist, using the splashing water as an excuse to move even closer. And Scharline didn't stop him. The way Braun's strong arms flexed in the water was noticeable - his presence was pleasant, even intoxicating. But no matter how much she flirted, she couldn't shake the hollow feeling inside. No matter how close Braun got, Ethan lingered somewhere in the back of her mind. Braun suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her slightly towards him.
"All right, gorgeous, we're going to get wrinkled if we stay in here any longer. Ready to get out?" Scharline nodded slightly, seeing no point in dragging this out. With his hand still wrapped tightly around hers, Braun led them out of the water. As they stepped onto the wet sand, Lisa quickly pulled out her phone and snapped a picture. At that moment, Braun wrapped his arms around Scharline from behind. "Hang on! That was perfect!" Lisa laughed, looking at her screen in delight.
Scharline raised an eyebrow and turned to her. "What did you just do?" Lisa grinned and turned the phone around. The photo was stunning. Scharline, droplets of water still clinging to her sun-kissed skin, leaned into Braun's embrace-his arms wrapped tightly around her waist, his grip possessive. Their bodies were almost completely pressed together. A couple. A statement. A display of dominance.
Braun looked at the picture and smiled with satisfaction. "It would be a crime not to post this." He gently took the phone out of Lisa's hand. Lisa giggled. "Oh, I can already feel the thousands of likes rolling in on SocialFriends." As Scharline watched Braun stare at the picture, analyzing every detail, a strange feeling crept over her. Was this just a captured moment? Or was it something more?
Braun tilted his head slightly and locked eyes with her. "How about we make this more interesting?" Scharline smiled. But in the back of her mind... Ethan's face reappeared. And the strangest part? Even though she was in Braun's arms - he was the only person on her mind.
Scharline & Braun: A social media sensation in the making. Braun kept his eyes on Scharline as he held the phone. "Let's make this more interesting," he repeated, his voice low but teasing. Scharline tilted her head slightly, a smirk playing on her lips. "How exactly?" Instead of answering, Braun handed the phone back to Lisa and pulled Scharline even closer. This time it wasn't just a touch - it was a demand. With their wet skin pressed together, Braun's warm breath grazed Scharline's neck.
Lisa let out a dramatic laugh. "Oh, this is it! You two are officially 'Sexiest Couple of the Night'!" Braun leaned down, his lips just a whisper from Scharline's skin. "Let's give them something to talk about, honey," he murmured. And just like that, Lisa took another picture.
This one was even more provocative than the first. Scharline leaned back slightly in Braun's arms, her damp hair cascading over her shoulder. Braun stood behind her, his hand on her waist, his head leaning toward her neck. Not just a couple, but a scene dripping with desire. Lisa stared at the screen and gasped before grinning wildly.
"Post this now! SocialFriends is about to explode."
Braun tilted Scharline's chin up and locked eyes with her.
"Come on, sweetheart. Let's take it to the next level. People always love to make up their own stories."
A chill ran through Scharline. The thrill, the attention, the game... it was all exciting. But...Ethan. Would Ethan ever do such a thing? No. He wasn't like Brown. He didn't need to play a game to draw people in. His presence alone was enough. And maybe that's why she was thinking about him now. But now she was with Braun.
Scharline let out a slow breath, her fingers trailing down Braun's arm before she turned to face him, her lips just inches from his.
"Then let them speak." Her voice was soft, yet provocative.
Lisa's fingers moved quickly as she pressed the mail button. And just like that, Scharline's image began to spread across SocialFriends. The game had officially begun. But where would it lead? She had no idea.
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