#leisure swimwear

[jameslano]

Duvin Leisure on Film

[candylandphotos]

Bikini Eat Snack Bathing Suit Pool Tanning Girl

Sunkissed vibes and snacktime delights by the poolside 🌞👙🍉 #SummerDays

[elisanous]

Swimwear by Zulu & Zephyr

[visualnovellover]

it's currently 4 am and I have yet to actually do my work but this idea has been haunting me ever since I posted it and i need to get it out before it eats me alive AND SO I DECIDED TO WRITE ABOUT IT! (it's not good or anything, this is a first for me to write in 2nd person and i wanted to try out using the games wordings as a base so udjdjdjdjjxjsj)

Wearing Your Promise Ring While Shopping

Pure!Sydney X GN PC (i wrote this with my pc Rini in mind but decided to make it vague like how pc would be described in game)

You are on the top level of the shopping center. Crowds of people leisurely strolling around in and out of stores to avoid the heat outside.

You're browsing through the displayed swimwear while waiting for Sydney to finish trying out the swimwear you recommend to them.

You felt a presence besides you as you continue to browse the shelves. Taking a glance you noticed a sleazy man right next to you, seemingly looking at the swimwear you were also looking at.

(1) Ignore

You ignored the man, thinking you're just paranoid. That is until a hand is placed on your shoulder. You tensed up as the sleazy man leaned his face closer to yours.

"Say, doesn't this swimsuit look nice on ya?" The sleazy man says gesturing towards a rather lewd pair of bikini. | + Stress

(1) Stay silent

(2) Try to move away | Increase of harassment

(3) Show off your ring | Defiant

You shoved your hand towards the sleazy man, showing off the ring on it. The metal band glinting under the light. "I have a spouse if you didn't noticed." You say as you shook off his hand on your shoulder.

That wasn't exactly a lie, but calling Sydney as your spouse has you feeling giddy and warm. | - Stress | + Love

The sleazy man scoffs and squints at the ring. "Ya look too young to be married kid. And besides I could be way better." He says as he tries to get closer to you again.

"Leave before I start screaming," you say glaring at the sleazy man. "And my spouse is a hundred times better than you could ever be."

It took a second before the sleazy man roughly shoved you back, cursing under his breath as he stomped out of the shop. | + Pain

You sighed in relief, holding your hand as you look at your ring. The metal band sits on your finger, a tiny warmth emitting from it. Looking at the ring reminds you of the happiest memory you had with Sydney. | - Stress | - Trauma

You hear footsteps near you, you looked up to see Sydney walking towards you. They look happy.

"Hey! It fit perfectly beloved." They say holding the swimwear in their hand, they're by your side as you only now noticed the light blush on their face.

"I hope this time you'll let me pay for this." You ignored what they said as you take the swimwear out of their hand, walking towards the cashier as Sydney follows you, insisting on paying for it all the way.

(1) Next

The both of you are walking back to the Temple. Sydney looked like they had fun, judging by how they took your hand in theirs without you initiating it and how theirs a skip in their step as you walk back.

You're glad that you went out today. Seeing Sydney letting loose once in a while makes you feel happy. | -- Stress | - Trauma

[findingnemosworld]

𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 - 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐨 𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐬

・𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬

( 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 )

𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐩*𝐫𝐧.

𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐲'𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭.

The Maldives, 2023.

A vacation in the midst of the International break wasn't what he planned on yet he couldn't truly refuse anything she had offered; a vacation seemed to have come at the right time given his declining mental health, they packed their bags and were off to their private hut - they spent the first week strolling through the shoreline chatting about everything and nothing, with her trying to steer clear from football as much as she can and him appreciating her attempt, they dined under the moonlight, listening the sound of the waves crashing against one another.

On one evening, she'd proposed a calming swim for the two of them which he had agreed to, they changed into their swimwear, however he noted how she concealed hers underneath a dress much to his confusion, " Amor, what are you hiding under there? " he asked gesturing to her dress.

Her gaze shifts down before a playful smile adorns her lips, " Guess you'll see in a bit " she saunters past him.

He grins then follows her out to the pool area, stopping midway as he saw the dress she wore slip off her body to reveal the back of her bikini, or lack there of - his mouth had instantly dried right on the spot, she turns around and beckons for him to come out, he offers her a gentle smile before making a beeline to the kitchen to grab a glass of water, he'd never seen her in a bikini before, sure she'd been in lingerie but the sight of a bikini hugging her skin felt different.

Five minutes later, he steps out to find her swimming in the pool, only something felt off, his gaze fell on the bikini he'd seen no more than five minutes ago which meant, she wasn't wearing anything ... he looks at her, " Amor? "

" The water's warm, join me " She giggles.

" Amor, you're naked aren't you? " He asks.

" Why don't you strip and find out? " She smirks.

He leisurely pulls his swimming trunks, causing her to bite her lip at the sight of his erect cock in front of her, he sinks his body into the pool then swims towards until he had caged her in his arms, " You're a minx " he whispers, nuzzling his face in her neck to press soft kisses across her skin.

She giggles wrapping her arms around his neck before she responded, " I guess you'll have to put me in my place "

He dips his hand to grip his cock before he teased her pussy lips and said, " You sure you're ready muñeca? "

" I've always have been " She murmurs, inhaling a sharp breath as she felt his cock seethe into her pussy causing a soft 'fuck' to escape her lips. " Please! "

His hand grips her waist while the other hand rests on the side of her neck, he pressed his lips over hers, devouring them entirely with soft sounds escaping from the two of them, he gently thrusts his hips back and forth drawing out soft muffled sounds from her. " Oh " she whines as his lips trail kisses across her cheek, " Sergio, please "

" Hm " He hums, " You feel so good wrapped around my cock, so fucking warm "

" Fuck, just like that " She whispers, her arms tightening around his neck as he continued to thrust in and out of her pussy. " Don't stop "

" Oh yeah, you like how well I'm taking that pussy? " He smirks, " You like how big my cock feels amor? "

" Yeah, fuck ... don't stop " She whines, biting down on her lip.

His pace starts to grow rapid while he hoists her legs to wrap around his torso. " Fuck amor, I don't think I'll ever grow tired of your pussy "

" I'm gonna ... " She gasps.

" You're gonna cum for me amor? " He cooed in her ear, his thumb rubbing her clit. " Are you gonna cum all over my cock? "

" Yeah " She whispers. " Fuck, I'm gonna cum "

His thrusts grew rapid and sloppy until the pair grunted unanimously as they chased their highs together, suddenly, he hoists her up while he was still in the pool, " Spread your legs amor "

She complies, gasping when she felt his digits curled immediately inside of her pussy. " Sergio "

" Shh " He murmurs, nuzzling his face between her thighs, his tongue darting out to gently lick and tease her pussy. " Jesus, so delicious " murmurs.

She could barely keep her eyes open as Sergio nuzzled his face further into her pussy while his digits thrust in and out at a rapid pace, " F-Fuck ... just like that " she murmurs softly, whimpering and withering, " Oh fuck " she gasps as she could feel her legs trembling once again, " Fuck me "

He laps up every drop of her arousal before he pulled back and climbed up to be at face level with her, he kissed her deeply before he said. " Let's head back inside " he carried her inside to complete their night together.

The following morning, she was deep in her slumber when all of a sudden she felt a pair of lips press kisses across the length of her shoulder before he whispered, " Wake up amor "

Her eyes flutter open and she smiled, " Hi baby "

He pressed soft and lazy kisses to her lips before he murmured, " I have something to tell you "

" Hm " She hums, wrapping her arms around his neck.

" I want you to be my girlfriend, officially " He whispers.

Her eyes widen, " Yeah? " she whispers.

He nods, " I've been meaning to say it for a long time, and now is the right time, so what do you say amor? "

She kissed him then said, " I'm yours, always have been. I love you "

" I love you too " He smiles.

[allthecanadianpolitics]

The City of Edmonton's amended policy for topless swimmers at city pools is raising eyebrows this week.

All patrons are allowed to swim and lounge around at City of Edmonton pools without a top on, regardless of their gender identity.

The policy, under the city's swimwear guidelines for pools, has been in place since June 2022 but it's not a widely advertised change.

Priya Bhasin-Singh, director of Edmonton's aquatics and community leisure centres, said the policy aligns with gender identity and expression protections found in the Alberta Human Rights Act.

"We believe our swimming guidelines must not discriminate on the basis of gender and not exclude anyone visiting a city facility," Bhasin-Singh said in a statement to CBC News. [...]

Continue Reading.

Tagging: @politicsofcanada

[omg-a-wild-td-fan]

Total Drama Island 2023 Headcanons (Pool Day)

Priya is wearing a one-piece that is optimized for swimming the fastest, and a swim cap for speed. She practices swimming laps, then takes a break to beg Millie to get in the pool and play Marco Polo with her (they’re the only two playing).

Millie wears a simple one piece suit with one of those swimwear cover up robes on top. She doesn’t actively get into the pool, she just sits on the side of the pool and dips her feet in. Her main activity is just talking to Priya and reminding people to not run or splash in the pool too much. She will complain if you get her wet.

Ripper wears a pair of ratty cargo shorts. He doesn’t know how to swim very well, but will not admit it. He walks around with his chest puffed out like he is the hottest thing to ever grace the Earth, but anytime any man (especially Chase) happens to glance at him, he flips out. 

Damien wears a simple pair of swim shorts and forgoes his usual hat, though he complains frequently that he feels almost naked without it. He swims with Wayne for a bit, chats with Nichelle, and even briefly joins Priya’s game of Marco Polo. He honestly is just there to have a good time, though he becomes increasingly frustrated by Chase and Ripper trying to get him to referee their swimming matches.

Axel is the self-appointed lifeguard and patrols the pool in a wetsuit with a life preserver under her arm half the time. If someone falls in or seems to be in trouble she is immediately there to help, though her response time and gentleness is highly dependent on if she likes you or not. If Nichelle starts drowning she’s there in a split second, hefting her out of the water and treating her like a princess. If Ripper starts drowning she leisurely swims over, picks him up by the scruff of his neck, and tosses him onto dry land.

Chase wears a basic, solid colored pair of swim trunks and some douchey designer sunglasses. He walks out of the changing room/shower room thinking he’ll be the hottest shit there, and is quickly shown up by Wayne, Bowie, Raj, and Caleb just minding their own business. He spends his time eyeing up Emma, trying to show off, and yelling at Ripper that it’s gay to look at him.

Zee wears the same outfit they always wear, just without the hat and with a different prosthetic leg. Their swim leg is exactly the same as their main one, just covered in pink hibiscus flower decals to make it swimming themed. They spend most of their time at the pool hanging out with Emma chatting and back floating around lazily. At the end of the day they just air dry by lounging on a pool chair, instead of changing into new clothes or using a towel. 

Scary Girl wears a simple black bikini, but adds to it by covering herself in large chains and a small anchor that hangs by her feet. People can’t tell if the chains are real or fake, until Ripper starts drowning and she uses the chains and anchor to pull him onto dry land. Ripper avoids swimming in the deep end after that, as he doesn’t want any more bruises on him from the anchor.

Caleb wears a speedo, not to show off but because it’s better for swimming. Julia eyes him up the entire time, but he completely ignores her. Man just wants to swim laps in peace.

Nichelle wears a cute, understated bikini. She doesn’t know how to swim because her handlers haven’t let her learn. Bowie tries to teach her, and when she starts to freak out a little bit, Axel is immediately in the pool to save her. She fakes little freak outs a few more times just to get Axel to come and save her. 

Julia wears an extremely expensive, flashy bikini that shows practically everything. She actively looks for attention by bending over in front of as many men as possible and takes an obscene amount of selfies. Chase and Ripper are the only two that pay her any attention. She slathers on sunscreen, not because she’s scared of cancer, but because she’s scared of aging. She also refuses to get her hair wet - chlorine will ruin her bleach job. 

Bowie wears super cute short shorts and a crop top. He spends his time wading in the shallow end with Raj, gossiping by the side of the pool with Emma, and teaching Nichelle how to swim. He also tries to avoid getting his hair wet, he did pay a lot to get it done after all. 

Wayne simply wears a pair of cargo shorts and his usual hat. He spends most of his time at the pool running around with Raj, doing cannonballs and racing with anyone he can. Occasionally he goes off to get himself a drink while Raj and Bowie talk, but after a while he always ends up back at Raj’s side waiting for his buddy to be ready to hang out with him again. 

Raj splits his time as evenly as he can between hanging out with his boyfriend, and hanging out with his best friend. When with Bowie he mainly chats, flirts, shares fruity drinks, and idly cheers Bowie on as Bowie swims. When it’s his time to hang out with Wayne though, he becomes a poolside nightmare. He and Wayne practice diving, start splash fights, and play mermaids for ages- occasionally roping Priya, Zee, and Nichelle into their games. By the end of the day Raj is completely drained but happy, and spends a while in a pool chair with Bowie just relaxing.

Emma wears a modest two piece, similar to the style that Taylor Swift wears. She usually goes for a one-piece, but feels the need to show that she’s hot without Chase too. However, she doesn’t like to push herself too far out of her comfort zone. Bowie hypes her up, and Chase tries to chime in but just objectifies her. Zee compliments her bathing suit, and she compliments their swimming leg, and Emma plays up their flirting a little bit to show off in front of Chase. 

MK wears swim shorts and a swim top. They’re mismatched - she just swiped the easiest ones to steal from Urban Outfitters. She wears a scuba mask and swims around near the bottom of the pool looking for things that others have dropped, and she ends up seeing a little bit too much of Julia in the process. She’s able to swipe some things from Zee because they’re just wearing their normal clothes, including everything they normally carry with them (soda, a lighter, a pipe, some loose change, a rubber duck, and a concert ticket from 1983).

[neon-kazoo]

Hero and Villain Go Tubing

They got an early start, arriving at the water mid-morning bright-eyed and eager.

Well, at least one of them was.

“Remind me again why you made this a stipulation of our neutrality deal,” Hero groaned.

They stood upon a rock overlooking a semi-shallow green river with their ecstatic nemesis by their side.

A toothy grin spread across the villain’s face in response.

“It’ll be fun!”

For Hero, that was yet to be determined.

The hero’s swim trucks were adorned with cartoon flamingos. When questioned, Hero had asserted that they were a gift, and they didn’t go swimming often enough to own a second pair. Villain was dressed in more ‘tasteful’ swimwear, a dark blue rash guard and green shorts.

Hero sighed, “You brought the tubes, right?”

“They come with the tickets, we just give them back when we get out,” Villain explained.

“Tickets?” Hero questioned, “We’re paying for this?”

“Of course not!” Villain assured, then corrected, “You’re paying for this.”

Obviously, Hero had not bothered to read the fine print on the contract they signed.

They begrudgingly made their way to the ticket building across the street, mumbling something about ‘touristicification’ and good-old-fashion private waterways. Hero returned with a tube on each arm. One a cool blue, the other a neon pink.

Villain reached for the blue, but was swatted away by Hero not-so-gently flinging the pink tube at him.

Villain scowled, but inwardly he may have smiled.

Hero didn’t need to know that, though.

They took a step towards the water access before Hero’s voice interrupted them.

“We’re not leaving until you put on sunscreen.”

“I didn’t bring any-

“I did!”

Villain was interrupted by the taste of banana boat entering his open mouth as Hero sprayed him down with SPF.

Villain spit, gagging from the bitter aerosol assault.

Thouroghly protected from the sun, courtesy of the now-smiling Hero, Villain and Hero began their trek towards the put-in point. Halfway there, Villain stopped, searching for something he didn’t seem to find in Hero’s hands.

“Where’s the stick?” He asked, and Hero rolled their eyes.

“I was not paying five dollars for a stick. We can scavenge for one if it’s that important.”

Villain begrudgingly continued on. They made their way down to the water, wading out across the rocky river bed to an acceptable distance before falling gracefully boarding the tubes.

Just like that, they were off.

Their inter-tubes had been linked together by a nylon strap, so they floated in tandem. At first it was leisurely, feet hanging in the water and heads tilted back to gaze up at the tree canopy. That was, until, a sudden jerk had them stuck in place.

Their first obstacle.

A rock.

“You’re stuck!” Hero yelped, looking over at Villain, affronted at him for ruining the peaceful moment.

“No you’re stuck!”

Hero scoffed. They both looked around into the water, trying to locate the source of their sudden loss of momentum. Hero rocked to no avail, legitimizing their claim that this debacle was not their fault. Villain refused to move, so the hero grabbed the connecting strap.

Hero yanked hard, and the tubes spun free of the rock and caught the current again.

“I told you we needed sticks.”

“You didn’t even help!”

Hero leaned back, staring at the clear sky once again. Until Villain saw fit to once again ruin the moment.

“I think this journey is deserving of a soundtrack,” he spoke.

They pulled out a speaker from who-knows-where. In true villainous fashion, they pressed play at the highest volume, subjecting the entire river to their playlist.

“~I know, you wanted me to stay~”

“What is this?” Hero asked.

Villain gasped.

“You’ve never heard Pink Pony Club?!”

“Never heard what now?”

The villain didn’t answer, letting the singer answer for herself.

“~I’m gonna keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Club~”

“Is that the kind of club I think it is?! This is not appropriate-“

“If you want to hear not appropriate…” the villain cursed, and the Hero’s jaw dropped open, but he wasn’t looking at them.

“Villain!”

Villain snapped his mouth shut as he caught Hero’s gaze and saw the child floating by. He blushed at the glare shot to him by the kid’s guardian, who paddled them both by as quickly as possible.

“I see why you needed someone obligated to come with you. Clearly no one would do this willingly,” Hero stated, much to the chagrin of their tethered partner.

“Oh come on, its not that bad,”

“It’s not, you are.”

Ice cold water cascaded in drops over the Hero. They froze, then turned slowly to face the grinning villain.

He just splashed them. Like a toddler.

Taking the high road, they decided not to strike back, lest they be reduced to the low, low level of their criminal companion.

When Villain failed to get the reaction he wanted, he did it again, this time drenching the entirety of Hero’s lap.

Hero’s mouth gaped.

“Ugh, could it get more hot out?” Villain complained.

“Need I remind you this was your idea?”

“I’m melting, Hero.”

Hero saw the opportunity and took it. They wedged their feet under his tube and lifted up, flipping the inflatable with Villain still inside it. They never saw it coming, and thus were successfully dumped into the pocket of deeper water.

When Villain surfaced, they cut Hero a deadly glare.

“That wasn’t very heroic of you,” they said, pushing back their now-soaked hair.

Hero shrugged.

“You said you were hot. I just saved you from a heat stroke.”

Unfortunately for Hero, some retaliation was in order.

Another large(and several small) splashes later, and they were both overboard.

Both looking like seals trying to scale an iceberg, they eventually managed to climb back into their floatation devices.

All was calm, for all of five seconds.

A crescendo of a rushing sound alerted the pair that they were approaching a rapid.

Ahead, an outcropping of rocks bifurcated their path. On either side, a small cascade prevented smooth travel forward. Hero gestured to the widest side, and his companion nodded.

“I’m going down first,” Villain asserted, aggressively paddling one handed towards the right side of the river.

Hero startled as the angle of the tubes shifted as they were pulled towards the miniature waterfall.

“I don’t wanna go backwards!” They screeched.

In a panic, Hero unbuckled the tether between them.

No longer connected, Hero’s tube passed Villain’s by, following their chosen path smoothly.

Hero looked back to find Villain farther behind them than they should have been.

Unmoving.

They were stuck.

“Wiggle!” Hero called.

The villain managed a vague side to side movement.

“That’s not wiggling!” Hero yelled, exasperated. They were quickly approaching a bend, and they had to crane their neck back to catch sight of the villain.

“This IS wiggling!” They defended.

“THEN WIGGLE HARDER!”

Soon the Hero was out of sight, and Villain had to make the ego-crushing decision to leave his tube to try and displace it off the rock.

Hero only knew he had fallen flat on his face instead when the neon pink tube floated by, its occupant conspicuously absent.

A ridiculously long time later:

The two enemies crawled out of the river, collapsing side by side onto the bank.

One package of bandaids and several towels later, they spoke,

“We should do this again sometime.”

“Never.”

[houserosaire]

Has Silvaineaux ever travelled to a beach or spent much time at the seaside? Was it for official business or for leisure? What did he make of the ocean, the sand and the people?

Did he return with any souvenirs? Or particularly fond memories? Perhaps of time spent with a friend or lover?

Did he enjoying swimming or spending time at the beach (assuming that it was in a warm climate)? Or does he avoid the water? What kind of swimwear would a noble Ishgardian such as Silvaineaux wear? (I can't imagine the Ishgardian beachwear market is a thriving one) Or would he sooner stay fully and formally dressed, even at the beach?

Priarch's headquarters are in Mists so the beach actually isn't terribly far away from them. They generally are too busy with several problems to indulge in many visits to the beach, but sometimes there is an occasion to go down there. However, he also did travel once to Thavnair partly for Priarch business and partly in an attempt to elope. (Foreign laws ended up being more complicated than expected and the elopement didn't quite go off) He did see some of the ocean there too. He has also paid a few more 'off the clock' visits to La Noscean beaches here and there. He like the ocean, at least he likes it from the shore and from the water near the beach. He likes the sound of it and rush of the waves and finds the immensity of it both daunting and oddly soothing. As for the people he is always a little surprised to see ladies so scandalously attired (he politely averts his eyes) though he can of course understand the practical side of the matter. Fisherman is an intriguing way to make a living. He liked the people of Thavnair a lot as well.

The first time he met Sui he had actually just intended to go see the ocean, and then ended up walking there with a fellow he just met. They had an interesting chat. He remembers it quite vividly. Recently his friend Anselme took him out sailing on a small boat. He also found that quite fun and memorable. He has not taken home many souvenirs from La Noscea other than memories. He did bring a number of things home from Thavnair, though not necessarily particularly from the beaches.

Silvaineaux does like swimming. He grew up swimming in a quiet part of the river in Coerthas that ran by his family's estate so he is actually a pretty strong and proficient swimmer, though one with a greater familiarity with freshwater than salt. He does not like water when armored however, for many reasons, including rust and the fact that he would sink like a stone if the water was deep. When Priarch visits the beach he is too wary of trouble to indulge in beach activities himself and prefers to stand around fully armored while everyone else indulges. When visiting Thavnair, though he found some swimwear in Radz-at-Han for the beaches. It was mostly just a pair of shorts. In a foreign country where he is unlikely to be recognized and gossiped over he is not so terribly ashamed of his own skin that he minds it being seen. (Though if there are too many people around he might pull a shirt on to hide the worst of his scars for their sake as much as his own). As a boy some of his swimming in the river was skinny dipping. He always wears more than -that- now, though just how formally dressed he remains very much depends upon the context.

[lily-ohfally]

> Let's take a break, part 1/2

Small fic below,, I wanted to add something to this but that's purely for my own enjoyment and kinda just written without much thought akjshd don't think too much about it :D

The development of the island was going well, if Lily had to put it into words. There was still much left to be done, and the island was big, much bigger than he had originally thought, so seeing how far along he had come with the aid of the mammets and Haurchefant, a break was much deserved. Though, as Haurchefant and many other had noticed, Lily's workaholic nature disallowed him from such pleasures and instead of mainly being present in terms of lending a hand, Haurchefant had decided to accompany his beloved to make sure he took appropriate breaks. "The ocean...?" Lily had asked before he got pulled towards the beach by the other. Not often had Lily taken to the ocean for leisure, mostly he associated it with travel and work, so having not foreseen what was about to happen, he called out and told Haurchefant he did not bring any swimwear. "Fear not my dear, I've made sure to prepare everything before hand, I know you well enough by now," the elezen had replied with a teasing smile. Not long passed before both were ready to greet the cool summer ocean. The waves gently went to and fro the sandy beach as they carefully stepped into it. It was nice, Lily thought, feeling the sticky warmth of their physical work slowly rinse off as he went further into the water, getting lost in the setting suns orange glow and therefore not noticing Haurchefant sneaking up behind him. A loud yelp echoed through the air as cold water drenched the viera, catching him severely unaware. He turned around with a frown, only to be met with a big silly smile from his beloved, quickly turning his own lips into a smile before they both burst into laughter. "You scared me!" Lily said, but was just met by another splash from the salty sea. Ahh, so it was a fight he wanted? Despite Lily's calm and docile nature, who was he to turn down a fight of honor against his most beloved?

[do-it-for-the-fandom]

Midnight Swim

Fluffuly #5

Set after 4x09 - the team go on a much needed break to the Hamptons. And yes, I am aware that this episode was like mid-winter but let's just pretend for a moment that it works in well for this to be a nice, warm summer night. Thanks.

The sand between her toes, the cool ocean breeze against her bare arms, the salt-scented air that filled her lungs: it was the perfect end to a perfect night.

A perfect distraction.

She fell back, trailing behind her friends as they walked back to Castle's Hampton house. They took their time - a leisurely stroll along the beach - as they wound down after an ebullient evening; dinner and a drink (or two… or three).

Castle, just a few steps ahead of her, looked back over his shoulder and offered a slight smile. He slowed his pace, allowing her steady steps to bring her to his side.

"You okay?" he asked as he measured his pace to match hers. "You get quiet when you drink. I always feel like you're plotting something."

She smiled at his attempt to keep things light, and shook her head. "No planning, just thinking."

He waited for some quip about his not being familiar with the term, but it didn't come.

"Thinking about?" he inquired impertinently, but she didn't mind.

She locked her eyes to the four people walking several yards ahead of them and tilted her head to refocus Castle's attention.

Leading them home were Ryan and Jenny; walking hand-in-hand, stopping every now and then to add to their ever-growing collection of shells from this weekend away. They were pleasantly buzzed, giggling away and totally immersed in their happy little bubble. To them, the rest of the world had ceased to exist.

Just behind the loved-up couple, Lanie and Esposito walked in comfortable silence. Still working through their issues, the time together wasn't exactly what they'd had in mind for this weekend but when Kate had needed them, needed to get away from the city with people she could trust, they had put their own troubles aside for her. For that, she was immeasurably grateful.

"I have some pretty great friends," she mused aloud.

"Yeah," he agreed thoughtfully. "They care about you."

The I care about you remained unspoken, but she heard it nonetheless.

He stopped and placed his hand gently on her elbow, encouraging her to stop too. When she did, he looked into her eyes.

"Kate, are you sure you're okay?"

"Castle, I..."

Her gaze drifted toward the horizon; the glittering reflection of the moonlight that danced across the surface of the water, enticing her.

"I want to swim," she whispered as she looked back at him with a bright smile.

Any protest from him was silenced as she slipped her dress from her shoulders. He watched, dumbfounded, as she shimmied the material down her lithe body and stepped out of it, leaving it a silken puddle in the sand.

He slowly scanned her body, taking in the long lines of her legs, the slight curve of her hips, her softly sun-kissed skin that contrasted the ivory swimwear that hugged her figure.

His brow arched. "You wore your swimmers to dinner?"

She rolled her eyes and ignored his incredulity. "Are you coming, or not?"

He kicked his shoes off as he pulled his jacket from his shoulders - his hands just couldn't move fast enough - but after several fumbling seconds he stood in his boxers.

With a smile, she grabbed his hand and began to jog toward the water.

"Guys!" she called over her shoulder. "Come swim with us!"

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Golden beams of morning sunlight peeked over the horizon and warmth washed over her as she watched her friends.

Lanie and Esposito were curled up together, having fallen asleep after their midnight swim. Ryan and Jenny - never to miss an opportunity to be sickeningly sweet - had spent hours sitting in the dunes, drawing love notes to each other in the sand.

When she had said she wanted to stay and watch the sunrise she had assumed that they would continue on, that maybe Castle would linger out of this unnecessary sense of guilt he held onto, but she hadn’t expected all of them to stay with her all night long.

No one hesitated, no one complained; they just let her do what she needed to do.

Castle sat down beside her and held out a small cardboard cup.

“The coffee cart we passed doesn’t open until 5am,” he informed her.

She looked down at the cup in his hand and took it gratefully.

“There’s a 24/7 gas station just off the promenade, though. If you ignore the aftertaste it really isn’t that bad.”

Her lips curved into a tight smile as Castle pulled a disgusted face.

Yeah, she really did have some pretty great friends.

[mod-kyoko]

Kirumi is cleaning and when she gets to the pool the fem reader goes swimming with her.

kirumi and fem!reader go swimming

info: fem!reader, around 995 words

type: oneshot format, in killing game

a/n: I think I made y'all mad with my kirumi angst fic, suddenly getting a lot of kirumi asks lmfao as long as my girl gets love

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even the calm and composed maid gets stressed, although she hides it under a mask of perfection she is sweating bullets when she is alone. to think that her fellow classmates, people she consider as friends were trying to harm each other it's all difficult to fathom. so, to calm her nerves kirumi cleaned as she usually does - but she seriously cleaned. she scrubbed every surface, dusted every shelf, trimmed the growing foliage in the academy. it allowed her to put her mind off things for now.

it was around the afternoon by the time she arrived at the pool building, it was the last thing she wanted to clean today. perhaps she could scrub the tiles or sweep the dust away?

however, upon entering the pool area her eyes immediately catch onto a figure swimming in the pool, lounging on their back. she wasn't expecting someone else to be here. "hello, y/n." her voice gently called out to you, you opened your eyes and sat up, looking to see kirumi politely standing at the pool's edge. you smiled warmly at her and you adjusted your swimwear. "oh! hi kirumi! did you come here to swim?" "no, I didn't. I actually came here to... clean." you look at the cleaning equipment she was carrying, a mop, bucket and a scrubbing brush. you furrowed your brows. "you're cleaning the pool? it seems pretty clean to me already..." you leaned your arms on the pool ledge, looking up at her with fluttering lashes. she looked around as you said that, letting out a sigh and picking her cleaning tools back up. "yes, you are right... my apologies on disturbing you." she seems disappointed and as she turns to leave... "wait wait! kirumi!" you called out to her and rise from the pool, swinging your hair back. she turned back to you and cocked her head. "yes? something you need?" "why don't you just... relax and swim with me?" she looked puzzled, as if a different language was being spoken to her. "is that a request?" she asked you. you sighed heavily, pondering on it. kirumi probably wouldn't accept your offer if you didn't make it sound like a request...she would go and say 'well as a maid I should attend to other's needs and not indulge in my personal leisure' or... something like that. "uhm... yeah! I request you come and swim with me." you smile. "you don't have to change into a swimsuit or anything... you can just go in your underwear." "is that alright with you?" she asked however she was already in the process of taking the strap to her apron off her shoulders. "yeah! I used to do it all the time, before all of this..."

kirumi nodded her head, setting down the cleaning equipment to the side before stripping out of her clothes until she was just in her undergarments. respectfully you looked away and dipped yourself back in the pool in the meantime. it wasn't long until kirumi was joining you in the water as well. "oh, wow." you say as you looked at kirumi and the maid in question gave you a inquisitive look. you blush. "oh, I mean... I wasn't expecting you to be... thin." "i'm sorry...?" she didn't sound offended yet you found yourself feeling guilty. "I mean... with how much arm work you do, scrubbing and cleaner... I thought you'd have the biggest biceps I've seen." you play it off with a chuckle, the absolute relief washing over you when kirumi giggled as well.

"that is an interesting thought indeed. perhaps I should be 'working out more', what do you think?"

"uh... well... if you want to, I'm not saying you should change your body or anything like that."

"there was no offence taken. I will consider it. thank you, y'n."

"uhm... you're welcome..."

man, kirumi can be kinda weird sometimes. she's so unbothered. it was actually pretty admirable. you leaned against the pool wall, watching kirumi do backstrokes with an intense expression on her face. you laughed softly and she stopped what she was doing to look at you. "is something the matter?" "sorry... It's just... you don't have to take things like relaxing so seriously, why don't you just sit in the water?"

"you know relaxing isn't really my forte, y/n." regardless, she swam over to you and joined you with resting against the pool wall. she leaned her head back and took in an intake of breath. "I know, but... even hard working people such as yourself need a break every now and again. if you work yourself too hard, you'll just collapse... Then you can't work anymore, right?"

she looks at you stunned as if that was the first time she's ever came to that revelation. slowly, she nodded her head in an understanding way. "yes... you are right, if I overwork myself then I can no longer be as devoted and service others..." she nods once more and smiles. "thank you, y/n."

"of course!" you said gleefully, it was a good feeling to finally get kirumi to stop thinking about work and just relax. besides... you knew that the both of you needed to relax with all the things going on around you.

for the rest of the evening you chatted with kirumi in the pool, swimming around in circles together just to get the body moving. when it was nearly night time, you had to get out of the pool so you weren't breaking the rules.

"we should do this again." kirumi spoke up as she was drying her body with a towel. you blinked at her surprise but you smiled. "yeah! sounds like a good idea, maybe when you're finished cleaning we could come back here... it can be a you and me only thing." something in kirumi's eyes twinkled, her cheeks almost hurt from the smile that stretched on her face. "i'd like that, a lot."

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-Mod Kirumi

[dustbon]

Summerfest was a fail and a success at the same time. We hosted a pool party to have some fun and even invited Dina to easy things between her and, but a mishap at the grill made everyone nope and stayed outside the house for hours. Then, they left :)

BUT Daddy Winter stayed with Poppy and, you know... two sims... in swimwear... flirting... nobody around...

✅ Celebrate every holiday 6/11

Spring Cleaning | Love Day | Springfest | Neighborhood Brawl | Summerfest | Leisure Day | Sportsbowl | Harvestfest | Spooky Day | Winterfest | New Year’s Eve

✅ Have children with the seasonal NPCs 1/3

Flower Bunny | Patchy | Father Winter

[w-m-heart]

Flufftober

                                                    I’ve got you

I stared at the water nervously. I was already somewhat regretting letting Alice convince me to come on her family’s vacation. It wasn’t a free vacation I objected to, I’m not crazy, it was just that the vacation was on a large fancy yacht and I couldn’t swim. Alice had assured me that the boat was safe and was up to date on every maintenance check. However it still took Alice and our other friend Rosalie, a whole week to convince me to go. 

So far I had been having a bit of fun, despite religiously steering clear of the railings—there was no need to tempt fate. And it wasn’t like it was just the Cullen’s, Alice, Rose and I. Alice’s brothers Emmett and Edward had invited two friends as well. Edward had invited Jasper—Alice’s boyfriend—and Ben, who were his best friends. And Emmett, who Rose was currently seeing, had invited Tyler and James. 

I didn’t care for the latter two; they didn’t seem to understand boundaries and I had already overheard Esme and Carlisle tell Emmett he wasn’t welcome to invite those boys on vacation again. 

Currently the yacht was stopped and the boys were on the swimming deck. Alice and Rose were still changing into their swimwear—well actually they were waxing each other before joining everyone, because apparently, I was the only one who thought to get a full body wax before we boarded. 

“Boys! Come help me plate the food!” Esme called. 

Edward and Emmett groaned. Their mother Esme was a very well known local chef who owned her own upscale restaurant called ‘Isle Esme’. The restaurant was known for its elaborate plating as well as its excellent food. 

I looked over to the deck where Jasper and Ben had just gotten out of the water too and were now towelling off. James and Tyler were still in the water but were leisurely making their way over to the deck. 

I got up from the chair I was sitting on and crossed over to the cooler to grab a soda. 

“Hey Bella! Grab me a Coke will you?” James called out, smirking and elbowing Tyler who snickered as he towelled his hair off. 

I rolled my eyes; I really could care less about whatever those two idiots found funny. I grabbed the second can and walked over to James holding it out for him to take with a bored expression. 

James reached out and at the last minute grabbed my wrist and pulled me towards him. “Hey!” I shouted, dropping both the cans. 

“Tyler, grab her feet!” he shouted. Tyler immediately ran to comply despite my vociferous protests and attempts to kick his hands away. 

“This isn’t funny! Let me go!” I shouted, beginning to panic as they lifted me and began walking towards the end of the deck. 

“Hey! Let her go! That’s not cool!” Jasper shouted. I heard Ben run inside calling for Esme and Carlisle. 

“Oh, come on! Lighten up, we’re just taking her for a swim!” James shouted. 

Panic rose in my chest and I began struggling harder. “Let me go! I can’t swim! Let me go!” I screamed, to no avail. The two assholes began swinging me back and forth as if I was a park swing. 

“LET ME DOWN RIGHT NOW DAMNIT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY YOU BASTARDS! I CAN’T SWIM!” I shouted as my eyes began to tear. I was going to kill these idiots when they put me down. 

“You hear that Ty? She wants us to put her down, what do you say?” James jeered. 

“Well what the lady wants, the lady gets!” 

For a second I felt overwhelming relief until they began to swing me again. “What are you doing!?” I cried.

“Putting you down!” they shouted in unison before throwing me with full force into the air. 

I let out a blood curdling scream and twisted around in the air, tears blurring my vision. In the next moment I felt my head forcefully strike against something before I was submerged in water, in my dazed panic I attempted to take a breath before water filled my lungs. Then I began to panic even more as I choked on the seawater. My vision blurred at the edges. I struggled for what felt like an eternity before the blackness took over. The last thing I registered before blacking out was something grabbing my waist and towing me upwards.

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I came to, coughing roughly as I hurriedly took in a breath of air, the throbbing pain in my head making itself known. I groaned and attempted to curl into myself, only to be stopped by a pair of strong arms pulling me to their chest. “Hey, easy Bella, I’ve got you. You’re alright, I’ve got you,” a voice soothed.

After a confusing moment I recognised the voice as Alice’s brother Edward. 

“E-Edward?” I croaked, blinking up at him. 

It was at that moment I realised that Edward was shirtless, and wet. I blushed deeply, even though he’d been in a similar state of undress for half the vacation, I’d never gotten close enough to admire him properly. 

“Hand her to me, son, I’ll check her over to make sure her head is alright,” Carlisle said in his Dr. Cullen voice. Edward nodded and stood while holding me bridal style and handed me off to his father. As soon as he saw that I was settled he turned around, walked over to James and Tyler and punched James in the face before turning and doing the same to Tyler. 

Soon fists were flying and Emmet and Jasper jumped in to break it up, though in my opinion it was more to save the two idiots as Edward was very effectively kicking their asses while Esme yelled at them to stop. Alice and Rose were egging Edward on yelling out suggestions on where to punch the two idiots before Esme quieted them with a look.

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Later that evening, after the chaos settled and emotions began to calm, I went to find Edward who was at the helm of the yacht staring out at the evening sky. The setting sun cast a warm glow over the ocean, as the sky which was painted with a mixture of pinks and oranges, steadily grew darker.

I came to a stop next to him and matched his pose, both arms resting on the railing as I took in the sight, it really was an incredible view  

“Edward,” I began, “I don’t know how to thank you enough for saving me. If it weren’t for you, I could have died. I owe you my life,” I said sincerely.

Edward offered a gentle smile, his eyes softening. “Bella, there’s no need to thank me, you don’t owe me anything. I couldn’t just stand by and watch you drown. If Jasper and Emmett hadn’t been so shocked they would have done the same. I’m just glad I got to you in time.”

I scooted closer to him so I could bump his shoulder with mine. “Don’t be so modest. And I feel like I owe you something, a lifetime of servitude at the very least,” I joked. 

Edward cracked a smile before becoming uncharacteristically serious as he turned to face me fully, his piercing green eyes boring into mine. “I didn’t do anything heroic, Bella. Anyone would have done the same, you really don’t need to thank me. You’re important to m—Alice and I. I just couldn’t bear the thought of something happening to you,” he said.

Blushing, I took a step closer until we were practically chest to chest. “Edward, you risked your personal safety for mine, that means the world to me.” Here I took a breath and lowered my gaze before looking up at him from under my lashes. “Isn’t there anything I can do to show you my gratitude?” I asked suggestively as I reached out and gently clasped his hand, my fingers intertwining with his. 

Edward’s eyes darkened slightly as he bent his head towards mine, tilting my chin up. “You really want to thank me?” 

I felt my insides melt as my heart fluttered and heat flooded my face. “Yes,” I breathed. 

“Kiss me.”

My heart thudded in my chest as I reached up and tangled my hands in his hair before pulling him towards me and softly pressing my lips to his in a tentative kiss. 

Edward’s breath hitched before he suddenly pulled me impossibly closer, his lips moving desperately against mine, as if he were a dying man drinking water for the first time in years. And I returned the kiss with equal fervour, each of us being consumed by the other. We stayed like that for what felt like hours, locked in a passionate embrace

I would have to remember to thank Alice for inviting me on this vacation.

[bunnybananasims]

Lovell family, Roaring Heights - #10

Welcome back to the Lovell household!

Years have passed, and by this time, the eldest daughter Jennifer is now a grown beautiful lady, who decided to use her fascination, wits and knowledge of the otherworldly to become a ghost hunter. She has the Easily Impressed, Frugal, Genius, Loves the Outdoors, Party Animal and Rebellious traits.

Meanwhile, the now patriarch Alexander Lovell became the head of the household and the family business after the passing of his parents Giovanni and Eugenia due to old age. He left his work at the fortune teller wagon to manage Eugenia’s criminal empire at the warehouse near their home. His wife Virginia is still a well-known writer in town.

They both had three more children after Jennifer - Lucy, Nathan and Georgina.

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After settling some matters and papers left by his deceased parents, Alexander decided to throw a huge pool party at home on Leisure Day before the summer ends, and before he's back to work.

Many attended and the backyard was full of people in their swimwear, ready to dip in the pool. For Jennifer, only one guest mattered - her girlfriend Viola. Good thing that she got permission to attend the party, as her dads Kent and Jacob (who went with her to the party) are not really fond of the Lovells. She proudly shared her new job and showed her new high-tech banshee banisher to the fascinated Viola.

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[sofia-the-traveller]

Planning Your Perfect Goa Getaway: Tips and Essentials

Introduction

You need to look no further than Goa, India's crown jewel of coastal grandeur if you're searching for a vacation spot that blends sun, beach, culture, and leisure. Goa has unmatched experiences for everyone, whether you enjoy the beach, are interested in history, or desire a lively nightlife. This thorough guide will walk you through the processes of creating your ideal trip while staying at the Adamo The Bellus Hotel and give information about the nearby Calangute beach.

1. Timing Is Everything: Give yourself enough time to fully enjoy your trip to Goa. The dry season, which lasts from October to May, is the ideal time to visit. Due to the lovely weather and serene ocean, it's the perfect location for your vacation activities right now.

2. Embrace the Calangute Beach Experience: The "Queen of Beaches," Calangute Beach, offers a variety of activities. This place is lovely in every way, from the serene surf to the gentle dunes. Play exhilarating water games or relax by reading a good book and taking in the soothing sea breeze.

3. Savor Goa's Nightlife: The nightlife in Goa comes alive as soon as the sun goes down. Dance the night away at beach parties or take in the music at renowned clubs. Baga's Tito's Lane is well known for its exciting nightlife, which provides a distinctive experience.

4. Indulge in Culinary Delights: A journey to Goa isn't complete without sampling the local food. The regional food, which combines Indian and Portuguese flavors, is delectable. Every meal has a special tale to tell, from succulent seafood to sizzling curries. Don't forget to sample some feni, a native liqueur of Goa.

5. Explore Culture and Heritage: Goa is home to a wealth of historical and cultural gems. For breathtaking architecture, go to the Basilica of Bom Jesus, a structure that is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Both the bustling Anjuna Flea Market and the Se Cathedral provide a window into the area's vibrant culture.

6. Safety and Respect: While admiring Goa's beauty, put your safety first by abiding by the law and protecting your possessions. If you're traveling to a sacred site, in particular, be aware of the local culture.

7. Packing Smartly: Bring light, breathable clothing to dress for the tropical climate. Don't forget to pack sunscreen, swimwear, hats, sunglasses, and a camera to capture the special moments.

8. Immerse Yourself in the Calangute Beach Vibe: The "Queen of Beaches," Calangute Beach, offers a kaleidoscope of feelings. Put your feet in the smooth sand, take in the warmth of the sun, and let the sound of the waves carry you away. Water sports are available for the daring, while those who like to relax can take in the serene beauty.

9.    Dive into Goa's Electric Nightlife: Goa's nightlife comes to life with a special intensity when nightfall falls. till the sun comes up, dance to the music at elegant clubs or beach parties. Tito's Lane in Baga is a well-known nightlife area where beach shacks permit intimate gatherings by the water.

10.  Uncover Goa's Rich Culture and Heritage: Goa is a tapestry of culture and history rather than just a collection of beaches. Visit the magnificent Basilica of Bom Jesus, which is situated in a location that has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. While admiring the splendor of the Se Cathedral, explore the vivid tapestry of the Anjuna Flea Market.

Conclusion: Your Goa Dreams Await

Imagine yourself unwinding on pristine beaches, seeing intriguing districts, and soaking up the region's rich history as we draw to an end with our guide to planning your ideal Goa vacation. If you make thoughtful preparations and use the convenience of Adamo The Bellus Hotel, you can have the vacation of your dreams. Pack your luggage, take advantage of Goa's various attractions, and create lifelong memories amid the dunes of this enchanting coastal paradise.