THE SUN SHONE BRIGHTLY, casting a warm glow over the landscape and painting the sky with hues of azure and gold.

a gentle breeze rustled through the trees, carrying with it the sweet scent of blooming flowers.

it was a day of exquisite beauty, perfectly suited for the long-awaited resort gathering.

itoshi sae gripped the steering wheel with unwavering composure as his sleek vehicle glided effortlessly through the bustling cityscape.

beside him, l/n y/n, exuded an aura of serenity as she gazed out the window, the vibrant hues of the cityscape painting a captivating backdrop to her porcelain features.

their destination: the esteemed mikage residence, a haven of tranquility amidst the urban clamor.

beaming with unrestrained enthusiasm, the girl seated next to sae's exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with delight, "i am so so so excited for this, sae!"

sae, caught off guard by her exuberance, instinctively replied, "yo también, vida mía," a spanish phrase that rolled off his tongue without a second thought, unaware that his h/c-ette companion might not grasp the full meaning of his words.

the girl, noticing sae's unintentional slip, huffed playfully and turned her gaze towards the window.

"sae, you do know i don't understand shit, right?" she asked, her tone laced with a hint of amusement.

"oh, right, my bad," sae responded, glancing at the girl from the corner of his eye while maintaining his focus on the road. "i meant to say, 'me too.'"

the girl's expression softened, and she shrugged her shoulders, placing her hand on her chin thoughtfully.

"ohh, i see. then what about that 'fita miya' you said? you used it yesterday too, and i still don't get it."

sae, suppressing a knowing smile, simply replied, "it means 'dipshit.'"

the girl, taken aback by sae's intentionally misleading translation, widened her eyes in surprise. "really? well fuck you."

sae couldn't help but chuckle at her reaction. inwardly, he knew that "vida mía" was a spanish term of endearment, meaning "my life."

however, he couldn't resist the urge to tease her, finding her endearing confusion quite amusing.

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the two 'lovebirds', the auburn-haired gentleman and the lady with h/c tresses, arrived at the mikage residence.

as they drew near, they spotted two limousines, presumably for the group's use. several of their friends from outside the circle were already present, suggesting that the gathering was well underway.

the pair pulled up to the mikage residence, their sleek vehicle drawing curious glances from passersby.

"well, it seems everyone's arrived except for us," the girl observed, her voice a melodious blend of amusement and nonchalance.

as she stepped out of the car, a chauffeur stood attentively at the ready.

sae and y/n joined the group, who were eagerly anticipating for the resort getaway.

"well, well, if it isn't the tardy lovebirds," drawled shidou, his arms crossed and a smug smirk playing on his lips.

sae's lips tightened into a thin line, but y/n merely chuckled, her laughter like a melody in the crisp air.

"traffic," sae retorted, his voice laced with a hint of annoyance.

"okay guys!," reo chimed in, clapping his hands together with an air of feigned enthusiasm. "it seems everyone has finally arrived."

chigiri, the elegant midfielder, scanned the group, his gaze lingering on y/n's radiant form. "since we're ten, well +1," he began, his voice smooth as silk, "we'll be splitting into two groups."

bachira, the boisterous forward, leaped onto y/n's back, his excitement palpable. "YIPPIE! i wanna be with n/n!"

y/n let out a gentle laugh, her touch warm and reassuring as she pried bachira off her back.

"get off of her," sae cautioned, his grip firm on bachira's shoulder.

bachira pouted, crossing his arms in childish defiance. "JEEZ SAE! you don't gotta be so overprotective!"

isagi, the ever-composed leader, stepped forward, his voice calm and authoritative. "alright, everyone. for the first car, we'll have rin, sae, chigiri, kunigami, aiku, and shidou."

sae's brow furrowed. "wait, why am i stuck with them?" he grumbled under his breath.

"we drew lots," reo explained, his shoulders shrugging nonchalantly. "and since you two were late..."

sae grumbled, his frustration mounting. not only did he have to endure the company of those hhe found irritating, but y/n's absence further fueled his discontent.

y/n, ever perceptive, sensed sae's distress and approached him with a reassuring smile that could melt the coldest of hearts.

her hand gently rested on his shoulder, a comforting gesture that spoke volumes without a single word.

"hey, it's alright," she soothed, her voice a balm to his troubled soul. "we'll see each other anyway," she added, her smile widening as she rubbed his shoulder with a comforting touch.

the prodigy's heart fluttered, he fell in love with her even more.

her simple acts of kindness, her unwavering support, had woven a spell around him, enchanting him with their profound sincerity.

"thanks, vida mía," he replied, his voice laced with a tenderness that reflected the depth of his affection.

"you really have the guts to call me dipsh—"

"WOAH VIDA MÍA??!! DOESN'T THAT MEAN MY—" bachira exclaimed, his voice echoing through the room, shattering the moment of intimacy.

sae, his patience wearing thin, quickly clamped a hand over bachira's mouth, silencing his outburst with a glare that could freeze the sun.

"shut the fuck up," he hissed, his voice dripping with exasperation.

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the group of five and six dispersed towards their respective vehicles.

excitement brimming in his voice, bachira exclaimed, "yes, yes, yes! i'm with n/n!!" as he gave the girl a friendly side hug.

mirroring bachira's enthusiasm, y/n chimed in, "yes, yes, yes! i'm with megu too!!"

from the sidelines, nagi interjected with a sigh, "god, you guys are noisy." his phone held his attention, but he couldn't resist adding, "and don't get too clingy with y/n, bachira."

reo, catching onto nagi's comment, chuckled at the thought of sae's overprotective nature. "yeah, bachira, don't get too clingy, or sae would rip your arms off."

unfazed by the warning, bachira huffed, "but... sae's not here!"

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as if on cue, sae, in the other car, sneezed, a shiver running down his spine. "are they talking about me?" he mumbled to himself.

shidou, sensing sae's unease, playfully teased, "whaddya say, pookie?" he poked sae's cheek, eliciting a sneer in response.

"fuck off, cockroach," sae retorted, his voice laced with mock irritation.

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returning to the car where y/n was, the atmosphere was a stark contrast to the one in sae's vehicle.

inside y/n's car, laughter echoed as jokes were exchanged, games were played, and lively discussions filled the air.

the group's excitement about their upcoming resort stay was palpable as they eagerly anticipated their arrival.

the peaceful and fun atmosphere in y/n's was a far cry from the chaotic scene in sae's car, in sharp contrast.

chigiri and kunigami offered the only semblance of normalcy, remaining relatively calm in the face of the ongoing chaos.

the itoshi siblings, aiku, and shidou, were engaged in a series of verbal spats, their voices rising and falling in a constant exchange of heated remarks.

the itoshi siblings and shidou often found themselves in heated rivalries, whether it was a clash of personalities or a battle of wills.

sometimes, it was the older itoshi brother and shidou against the younger itoshi, their sibling bond no match for their competitive spirits.

as all of this was going on, aiku would frequently interrupt chigiri and kunigami with stories about himself, even going so far as to rate his previous girlfriends on a scale of one to ten.

both in y/n's car and in sae's, the crazy drive happened all at once.

however, if given the choice, the most preferable option would be to simply remain on the roof of either car or to venture forth independently. ‼️‼️😁

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hours later, the limousines screeched to a halt, their occupants tumbling out onto the gravel driveway of an exclusive new resort.

the resort, not yet open to the public, was a haven for the elite, a place where billionaires and celebrities could mingle in luxury and privacy.

this is why reo, a member of the mikage family, one of the resort's owners, had decided to bring his friends along for the exclusive preview.

stepping out of the limousine, a gasp of awe escaped aiku's lips as he surveyed the lavish surroundings.

"holy shit, this is so ... exquisite," he murmured, his voice laced with admiration.

the others emerged from the vehicle, equally impressed by the grandeur of the venue.

sae, his impatience barely contained, made a beeline towards reo's car, his heart pounding with anticipation.

"where's y/n?" he demanded, his tone curt and devoid of emotion.

"calm down, sae," reo reassured, sensing his friend's agitation. "she's right there." he gestured towards y/n, still slumbering peacefully in nagi's embrace.

sae's eyes narrowed as he observed the scene, a pang of jealousy piercing his heart.

he longed to be the one carrying y/n, to hold her close and protect her from harm.

bachira, ever the enthusiastic one, burst into the scene, his infectious energy palpable. "well, guys! let's go!!!" he exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

shidou, equally thrilled, matched bachira's enthusiasm, his eagerness to explore the lavish venue.

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the group dispersed to their assigned rooms, each occupying a portion of the expansive floor.

as they settled into their respective quarters, they began the task of unpacking their essentials.

for those curious about the room arrangements, the first room housed isagi, shidou, and rin.

the second room accommodated bachira, reo, and kunigami.

the third room welcomed aiku, nagi, and sae.

and finally, the last room brought together y/n and chigiri.

chigiri's presence provided a sense of security for y/n, as he was known for his gentlemanly demeanor and shared interests with the h/c-ette.

while y/n could have opted for a single room, reo was determined to avoid leaving a girl alone, ensuring that y/n should have companionship too.

stepping into their shared room, y/n couldn't help but marvel at its spaciousness.

with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sweeping living area, a balcony overlooking the pristine beach and pool, a minimalist kitchen adorned with a sleek island, and a doorway leading to sae's group's room, it was like a miniature apartment in itself.

"bro this is bigger than my house," y/n joked with a chuckle, imagining reo's blasé reaction to the lavish accommodations.

"reo's probably used to this – heck, he might even think it's small!" chigiri replied, joining in the laughter.

their evening plans included a late-night swim in the resort's private pool, accompanied by the adjacent beach.

after y/n and chigiri finished packing their beach essentials, they decided to lounge in their room until dinner time at the buffet.

settling comfortably, chigiri's gaze remained fixed on the television screen while munching on a granola bar.

suddenly, he turned to y/n, his curiosity piqued. "y/n," he began, his voice laced with casualness, "i have a question."

y/n, equally engrossed in the television program, diverted her attention to chigiri.

"what's up?" she inquired, her tone laced with curiosity.

"are you and sae... like, a thing?" chigiri asked, his eyes now glued to the screen.

y/n's eyes widened in surprise. "wha—?" she stammered, her gaze lingering on chigiri's unbothered expression.

"i mean, no, we're not," she clarified, a hint of warmth creeping onto her cheeks. "why would you ask that?"

chigiri shrugged casually. "you two just seem like a couple," he explained, rising from his seat and tossing the granola bar wrapper into the trash.

"and sae seems pretty protective of you," he added, a chuckle escaping his lips as he recalled instances where sae would instinctively place an arm around y/n in a protective manner.

"he can't even stop mentioning your name," chigiri continued, recalling their recent gathering at a cafe to coordinate the resort plans.

"y/n this, y/n that," he mimicked sae's habitual references to y/n.

y/n remained speechless, her mind struggling to process chigiri's words.

it was undeniable that sae displayed a certain level of fondness towards her, but she couldn't fully embrace the idea unless sae himself confessed his feelings.

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the moon cast its silvery glow upon the sandy shores, painting a scene of tranquility against the backdrop of a vibrant resort.

as the evening breeze rustled through the palm trees, a group of friends gathered around a table by the beach, their laughter and chatter mingling with the rhythmic sounds of the ocean waves.

among them sat sae, his gaze drawn not to the picturesque panorama before him, but to the ethereal beauty seated beside him.

her hair, a cascade of h/c tresses, shimmered under the moonlight, captivating his attention with its mesmerizing allure.

as the warm aroma of the buffet wafted through the air, shidou, ever cautious with his food, voiced his concern.

"holy shit, won't our food have sand?" he exclaimed, shielding his plate of culinary delights with an air of protectiveness.

kunigami, with a sigh of exasperation at his friend's childlike antics, reassured him, "it's not even that windy..."

undeterred by shidou's worries, the group continued their feast, their conversations flowing like the gentle waves lapping at the shore.

the fire dancers twirled and swayed, their flames casting dancing shadows on the faces of the well-dressed patrons enjoying their evening meal.

the breeze whispered through their hair, carrying with it the salty tang of the sea and the sweet scent of blooming frangipani flowers.

it was a night of camaraderie, laughter, and the simple joy of sharing a meal under the stars.

after the group's meal concluded, some lingered at the table, engrossed in their mobile devices, while others ventured towards the inviting waters.

a few individuals sought respite by levitating above the soft sands of the beach, their forms suspended in mid-air like ethereal creatures.

amidst the tranquility, a cacophony of laughter erupted as bachira, holding rin's pair of slippers aloft, dashed across the sand, declaring, "HA! catch me if you can, rinnie!"

rin, his face flushed with determination, gave chase, shouting, "if i catch you, you bee bitch!"

bachira's response was a playful taunt, "blegh! >p<" accompanied by a series of comical grimaces as he continued his mischievous escapade.

elsewhere, shidou was embroiled in his usual antics, stirring up trouble among the other guests.

nagi, ever the enigmatic figure, flitted across the pool like a stealthy ninja, his movements as fluid and unpredictable as the water itself.

chigiri and isagi, engaged in a friendly rivalry, splashed around playfully, their laughter echoing through the air.

aiku oliverizz, found himself surrounded by a group of high-maintenance women, his effortless flirtation captivating their attention.

kunigami, seeking solace in solitude, sought serenity through meditation, his form a beacon of tranquility amidst the lively chaos.

and reo, the quiet observer, watched from a distance, a silent witness to the boisterous revelry unfolding around him.

meanwhile, sae and y/n strolled along the shoreline, the gentle breeze caressing their faces.

y/n couldn't shake off the feeling that this moment, this perfect convergence of time and place, might be the opportune time to reveal her true feelings to sae.

doubts clouded her mind, a tempest of uncertainties swirling within her heart.

should she take the leap, confess her feelings and risk the vulnerability of rejection?

or should she remain silent, preserving the fragile bond they shared, a friendship that might wither under the weight of unrequited affection?

the 'what ifs' gnawed at her, relentless in their torment.

her mind conjured up scenarios, each more heartbreaking than the last.

what if they both harbored feelings for each other, yet their paths were destined to diverge?

what if her confession was met with a polite rejection, leaving her heart shattered, her self-esteem bruised?

her spiraling thoughts were abruptly interrupted by a gentle touch, the young prodigy's hand settling reassuringly on her shoulder.

the warm pressure, a silent gesture of support, grounded her, anchoring her amidst the storm of emotions.

"are you alright?" the prodigy inquired, his face etched with concern.

"oh, no, no, no," the girl waved her hand dismissively, "i'm fine, thank you for asking." she maintained her smile as she looked at the prodigy.

"but you seem troubled," sae observed, facing the girl and meeting her gaze.

"tell me, what's wrong?" he continued, his voice firm yet gentle.

"it's... nothing really," the girl replied with a sad chuckle, her eyes fixated on the moon above them.

"hmm, let's sit down first and talk about it. i know there's something bothering you, y/n," sae asserted, guiding her towards the deck chairs.

"be honest with me, y/n," he sighed, his uncharacteristic persistence driven by his desire to ease her worries.

"but if you really don't want to talk about it, it's okay, just know that i'm always here for you." he reassured her with a reassuring smile.

this was precisely why y/n adored sae, and in that moment, her affection for him deepened.

"it's just... i don't know what to do, sae," the girl confessed, biting her lips, torn between revealing her feelings and keeping them hidden.

sae responded with an understanding hum, encouraging her to continue.

"...uh, i kind of like someone, and i don't know if he likes me back," she admitted in a hushed voice, avoiding sae's gaze.

sae's mind went blank. y/n, the girl he had fallen for, had feelings for someone else.

he had anticipated that she might find someone else attractive, and he wondered if it could be nagi, given their apparent ease together.

sae found himself speechless, his voice caught in his throat.

"uh, did you confess to him?" sae managed to ask, his heart heavy with a mix of sadness and acceptance.

"there's a big possibility that he likes you too since you're y/n," he concluded, his gaze averted from the girl beside him.

"i don't think he does," the girl replied, her eyes welling up with tears as she looked down at her lap. "sae, i'm so confused right now. i really like him- no, i love him."

her words hung in the air, heavy with unspoken emotions, leaving sae to grapple with the complexities of his own feelings and the uncertain path that lay ahead.

'... and i love you, vida mía."