The trio reached Stacy's in the evening. The beach was totally different from yesterday's, fully packed.

"Woah! I love this vibe" Riley chirped enthusiastically and hurried towards the restaurant.

"Here they are" Winnie announced when they reached the restaurant. The trio became shocked when they saw two men sitting on the bar stool beside Winnie.

"Great!" Riley's excitement came down like a parachute seeing Tyler and Ron, looking surprised to see them.

"Oh! Hey," Tyler stood up from the stool and waved at them.

"Surprise, right?" Larra said looking at her cousins.

"Wait! You know them?" Winnie became confused.

"Yeah. They are staying next door"

"But, you said, you guys are in a campervan?" Winnie asked the trio.

"Don't ask. Long story " Shirley rolled her eyes.

"Cool then. Since you already know each other, I don't have much role. Meet my friends, Tyler and Ron " Winnie shrugged.

"Wait, you said you are with your university friends?" Riley narrowed her eyes.

"Yeah. We studied together " Winnie said with an offended face.

"This jerk is a doctor?" Riley asked shocked. Larra and Shirley also looked amused.

"Excuse me?" Tyler asked offended.

"Yeah. They are those hot and spicy doctors we see in K-dramas." Winnie fanned her face dramatically.

"Myself Tyler Beckham. I am an orthopedist" Tyler raised his one hand.

"Ronald Williams. Neurosurgeon" Ron also copied him.

The trio gasped in shock.

"You guys just rewrote the definition of doctors," Larra said with an impressed face.

"Thanks, Larra," Tyler fist-bumped her.

"I can't believe this" Riley muttered and took a seat away from Tyler. He watched her with a smug smile.

This is gonna be fun.

Larra and Shirley took seats around the counter where Stacy was serving drinks.

"Stacy darling," Larra high-fived her, announcing their arrival. Stacy gave her a knowing node, the way of her greeting.

"So, are you guys from France?" Shirley asked the men sitting with them.

"Yes, I am," Tyler said before sipping his drink.

"London," Ron said, revolved on the bar stool to face them, leaning on the bar counter.

"Oh, Riley is from south Hampton" Larra looked at Riley, who rolled her eyes in return.

"That's nice. And you guys?"

"We are basically from India. I'm, Shirley Bassey, settled in India with my parents and boyfriend, working in accounts. Riley Jenner is a pathologist. And, Larra McLaren is in LA, an editor in a magazine." Shirley introduced themselves.

"So, three cousins live on three continents!" Tyler said with an impressed face.

"Yeah. And we meet often like this"

"Do you know how cool it is? I mean, I don't remember when I last met my cousins," Ron said with wide eyes.

"Thanks," Shirley said, giggling.

"We grew up together till 25. Then only we went apart" Larra shrugged.

"I really appreciate Asian culture. You guys are close to your family " Tyler said thoughtfully.

"Yeah. He has an 'Asian' mindset. Like once he likes someone or something, then it's final" Ron said with a suggestive smirk. Larra grasped the inner meaning of his words and raised one eyebrow. Ron smirked and whispered to her, "You got it there, Ms.Editor". Larra returned the same smirk, already plotting something on her crooked mind for her cousin.

"And this guy is the most unpredictable one in the whole world. He often went for hibernation. Once we send a message to him, he will reply after two days or two weeks. He only visits his mom and sister on Christmas!" Tyler said in a done tone.

"Come on. They are happy in their own world. Why should I bother them? And my dad is happy with his second family. What's the big deal man?" Ron asked offended.

"Right. I agree with you. Why should we bother them? Commitments suck!" Larra agreed with Ron.

"Right?" Ron fist-bumped with her.

"Seems like he is the male version of Larra " Shirley chuckled.

"Really Ms.Editor?" Ron asked amused. Larra waved her hand like it was nothing.

"Yeah. She will be out of reach for a few days every month. Then she will re-appear as if nothing happened. See, I saved her name as "hiatus". Riley herself didn't know when she participated in the conversation. Larra rolled her eyes in reply.

"Congratulations. You found your partner" Tyler patted Ron's shoulder, making everyone offended.

"I mean, partner in crime," Tyler said, chuckling, making everyone laugh at him.

"This friendship is scarring me," Winnie said, looking at Larra and Ron, who were already acting like buddies from birth.

"So, your boyfriend?" Tyler seemed curious.

"Rayan. He is a financial manager in India" Shirley said with a shy smile.

"I will explain." Riley became more interested in roasting her cousin, forgetting all the awkwardness between her and Tyler. And Tyler was more than happy to see her being comfortable around him.

"Rayan is her sweetheart from university, they have been in a relationship for more than eight years, and are going to tie the knot after a few months"

"No way!" Ron exclaimed.

"You are gonna marry?" Tyler asked excitedly. Shirley nodded with equal enthusiasm.

"I don't get why they are getting married. They are already together almost every day, acting like a married couple, calling him hubby" Larra shrugged her shoulders.

"Don't run your brain. You won't understand " Shirley said in a sarcastic tone.

"Wow, that's great Shirley. Congratulations," Tyler said, amazed.

"Thanks, man. I can see a future for you" she high-fived with him.

"Guys, the party is gonna start," Stacy informed them, seeing the DJ on stage.

"Woah. Let's go, guys." Winnie clapped her hands excitedly and jumped from her seat.

"Be Careful, babe" Stacy warned her.

"Sorry babe," Winnie said with a sheepish smile. The trio looked at them surprised; they were saying that they didn't have a thing but were acting like a married couple.

The party was a blast, youngsters from different corners of the world gathered and jumped up and down with the beats. Only a few were sober among them. Confetti and champagne showered above the crowd frequently, creating a wild vibe among the people. The three cousins and their new friends were overjoyed, forgetting all the miseries in their lives.

As Winnie said, the scary new buddies were the wildest among them; Ron grabbed Larra's shoulder while Larra circled his torso, jumped, and screamed together with the DJ with never-ending energy. Indeed partners in crime!

While Tyler took advantage of the situation and danced with Riley, who brushed off all her insecurities and danced in his arms. They danced like a couple, Riley twirling and turning in his arms, Tyler grabbed her waist and hips to make dance moves!

Shirley observed her two cousins being all carefree at the moment and felt happy seeing them like that. They deserve to be happy!

The group returned to Stacy's bar after drowning all their energy. They sat around the counter, in the order, Ron, Larra, Shirley, Riley and Tyler.

"You guys look like zombies," Stacy commented, chuckling.

"Because we are. Please give us something to drink," Riley said while placing their head on the counter.

"Sure darling" Stacy started to prepare drinks.

"Are there any blinks here? There is a girl singing BP songs." Winnie came after some time and asked. Riley and Shirley shook their heads.

"Sorry girl, ARMY" Larra raised her hand proudly.

"Really? Me too," Ron said, surprised. Larra looked at him shocked.

"Really?" Larra scoffed in surprise.

"Yeah! Look, I have a tattoo." Ron showed his wrist; there was a tattoo of four doors, a symbol of BTS and ARMY together.

"Oh.My.God! You have to be kidding me!" Larra covered her mouth shocked. Ron giggled seeing her reaction.

"Fuck, man! This is awesome. Aww, I, too, want one. " Larra grabbed his wrist and examined the tattoo; her eyes twinkled excitedly.

"Really? I did it from here; Stacy has a friend, a tattoo artist. If you want one, we can go there" Ron was ready to help his new friend.

"That's awesome. I will definitely do it then," Larra said, determined.

"Cool!"

"By the way, who is your favorite?"

"JK, V, and Suga "

"JK, Jimin, and RM "

"Wow. We have JK in common " both high-fived each other.

The two continued their talk, not being aware of the pair of eyes watching them.

Riley and Shirley were sitting nearby, moved closer, and watched the duo with narrowed eyes. Both were worried about the man sitting beside their crazy cousin.

"What's happening there? Should we have to worry?" Riley whispered to Shirley, eyes never leaving Larra and Ron.

"Nah. Just ARMY talk, I guess."

"Hmm, I think he is safe"

"And look at him, he is not a player. Just an over-enthusiastic BTS fan."

"But, isn't she talking too much to him?"

"Jenner, he is an ARMY. You know that if she got any music or book fan, she will forget that she was a McLaren " Shirley said in a duh tone. Riley nodded agreeing.

There was another pair who was also watching the duo. Tyler.

"Why is he talking to her too much. It's not common duh. Normally, if he sees a girl of his type, he will flirt, or he will fuck. But, talking?! He never 'talks' to a girl! Isn't he too good with Larra?"

His mind was also wandering in different directions. His friend is acting really weird around that girl.

"I can't believe that you are a doctor " Larra shook her head in disbelief.

"What? Doctors can't enjoy music?" Ron asked offended.

"Of course. But I am seeing a doctor for the first time who has a BTS- ARMY tattoo. That's very rare" Larra was impressed.

"Thank you. I will take it as a compliment"

"But I really appreciate it. I can understand the frustration of being in a stereotypical society"

"Yeah. Sometimes I go on hiatus for a few days, only when I don't have surgeries, you know."

"Uhh, me too. Sometimes, I will also disappear from the world for two or three days with my books and music only to be welcomed by dozens of curses from my chief later, which I will gladly accept, "  Ron laughed, hearing her.

"You are crazy Ms.Editor, just like me"

"I know, " Larra fist-bumped with him, agreeing.

"Aren't you guys tired? Can you please be quiet for some time?" Riley asked, feeling tired.

"Oh, come on, RJ, we are just talking," Ron said, offended.

"I will use the washroom then." Larra stood up from the stool.

"Wait! Larra. What do you want for a drink?" Stacy asked.

"Um.. I will go for 'sex on the beach'. I never tried it" Stacy nodded as ok.

"You haven't tried it yet?" Ron asked with a teasing smile.

"No?" Larra narrowed her eyes, not getting his smirk.

"Then you should definitely try it. It's heaven!" He winked at her smirking. Then only Larra got what he meant.

Oh. So we are getting flirty here!

Larra raised one eyebrow in a challenging manner only to grow his smirk. But his eyes became wider when Larra leaned towards him slowly. She brought her face to his level and leaned closer to his lips, making him gulp harder. She seductively eyed his lips and eyes back and forth making him twitch something under.

"Are you sure you can handle me, Mr.Neurosurgeon?" She whispered near his lips and flickered his chin, slowly stood straight, and winked at him, a panic visible in his eyes. She smirked victoriously and walked away, swaying her hip sexily. Then only Ron checked out her hot body.

Fuck!

"Close your mouth, Mr.Neurosurgeon" Tyler flickered his fingers in front of him, bringing him back to reality. The other around the table giggled seeing his flustered face.

"That's McLaren, by the way!" Riley said proudly and leaned back again on the counter while Shirley shook her head in disbelief, she was done with her cousins.

"Damn Larra!" Ron muttered and chugged down his drink in one go. He was meant to be teasing her, not teased by her!

She is hot as hell!
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