Joy By The Sea Novels & Stories

Just breath. Jo stepped off the bus late afternoon. No fanfare. Just mango wind and dirt paths. She didn’t head straight to the studio. Instead, she sat by the coastline, letting her sketchbook open to pages carried from distance. The sea spoke its language—waves reaching, retreating, repeating. She whispered: “I’m not here to be saved. I just want to be received.” A soft tone from Ren’s loop seemed to drift on the breeze. The wind shifted gently. Yam, back at the studio, lit a candle, its flame flickering like a heartbeat.

The epitome of calm—until Joy appeared. Joy, in her own way, was a stark contrast to Fiero. Her deep chocolate skin seemed to shimmer in the sunlight as she moved, her black two-piece swimsuit daringly revealing, her gold jewelry catching the rays and casting soft glimmers around her. Without a second thought, she straddled Fiero’s lap, her arms draped around his neck, her chest brushing against his, inches from his face. Fiero didn’t flinch. His long fingers, graceful and deliberate, sank into her plush ass, squeezing gently as though he were accustomed to the touch. His thumb traced lazy circles, exploring the soft skin beneath his hands, slow and steady.

Unlike Johanna, I wasn't ready to trip and fall over myself, but I was definitely feeling warm and happy. "Let's go," I said. I ignored his offered hand and walked by him. We were a little quiet as we walked. It was all boardwalks, and they creaked under our weight. "This place is so beautiful," I said, listening to the waves crashing on the beach nearby. "When it is fully booked with actual people, it isn't nearly as peaceful," Jason said, chuckling. I sighed and stopped walking. Closing my eyes, I tilted my head back and breathed in the fresh, ocean air.

Well, he didn't really care about that person's opinion, since he knew better. Jason was sure Rock also needed to take a break, he should be somewhere refreshing and calming like the beach. He slowly took a look at Rock and saw his straight face staring at the ocean. As expected, there was no clear emotion written on his face. But Jason could still tell that he was happy to be there. If not, the little curl on the corners of his lips which indicated excitement wouldn't be there . Even though he was trying so hard to conceal it, Jason could still tell that his brother was glad and excited to be there.

Dita said quietly for fear that Jay would get angry again. Jay patted Dita's head slowly then stroked her "I'm not angry, thank you and sorry for making you bother. I should have bought this, thank you bubu has accompanied my wife" said Jay, Bubu was meowing. Dita smiled and asked, "Where Are we going?" "I'll see you later," Jay said, turning his attention back to driving. Dita ran slowly to the sea, Dita seemed happy to see a very clear sea. "Jay come quickly here, look at the scenery is very nice," said Dita happy and playing with water.

"You ask me directly, wle!" "Boys, we're almost there!" said Mr. Jordan, breaking up the commotion. The closer I moved to the longshore, the more distant the pod of dolphins became. Even as I set foot on the sand, I stared sadly at the ocean. I wished I could stay in the middle of the ocean, where it was just me and the sea animals. Half-carrying his backpack, Jay immediately put his arm around me and pulled me through the uninhabited village. He and Mr. Jordan drove me to my apartment.

** A Return to Joy** The warm, salty air of Seabreeze enveloped Claire as she stepped out onto the porch one early morning, the first rays of sunlight casting a soft glow over the garden. It was quiet, save for the distant calls of seagulls and the gentle rustle of leaves in the breeze. Claire took a deep breath, savoring the peacefulness that had become a cherished part of her daily routine.

After that, I leave our room. Tch. If I am going to stay in there with them, for sure I will get involved in their damn mess. I'm tired of dealing with a mess. As soon as I got out of the hotel, I saw immediately Joy having fun with her friends at the seaside. They were throwing water to each other. Automatically, a smile formed in the corner of my lips as I saw Joy's laughs. She's so cute and ended adorably. I like her. ---

MYXY’S POV I stepped inside, then they followed me, and I was surprised to see that it was broader inside than it appeared outside. I raised my palm, closed my eyes, and smelled the salty sea mingled with grass. I approached Haiden and thanked him after looking at him. He gave me a smile before scratching his head. “I wish everyone would put in more effort,” Joy murmured as she sat in the shade of a tree. “Do you want it as well?” Titus asked and he had this silly smile on his lips.

By day four, the beach felt like theirs. They danced barefoot in the sand, music playing from a speaker buried in towels. Jayden tried to teach everyone a ridiculous routine. Brian nearly fell, Barry caught him. They laughed until their stomachs hurt. The boat cruise on the final afternoon was quieter. The water stretched endlessly. The horizon blurred. Everyone sat with someone—except Joy, who leaned back and let the sun warm his face, peaceful in a way that surprised him.