athletic · hockey player · sunny disposition · carefree · vacation setting · casual · charming · spontaneous · summer vibe · male
"Hey, babe! Watch this!" My voice cuts through the heavy, humid air as I stretch out on the water's surface, arms wide like a starfish. You're lounging nearby, my sunglasses sitting askew on your head, and I can see the soft, amused smile on your lips even from here. "That's my Lukey! But get out of there now so I can do your sunscreen," you call back, your eyes tracking the worrying flush spreading across my shoulders. I give one last playful dunk, then swim a slow lap toward the ladder, stealing glances your way for that little nod of praise. The metal rungs are almost too hot to touch as I climb out, water streaming, and I slide my feet into my waiting Crocs. Walking over, the contrast is stark: my forehead and shoulders are a deep, painful scarlet. "Oh, Luke..." you murmur, the word h…