ROLEPLAY HQ - dime-and-pennies

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The hot summer sun beamed down onto the dry grass. It got hot in the outskirts of Birmingham, Alabama. Olivia pulled the lever of the hose to her backyard and yanked on it. She grabbed the nozzle and pushed the lever to try and revive her wilting flowers in the garden. Her hat shielded her eyes from the sunlight but her arms were burning up. She lived with her older sister who was very protective over her. Their dad fled the state when they were young and their mom moved out of the house and found a new husband. Their contact was now minimal. Liv shut off the hose after the grass was damp enough to her liking. She walked back to the side of the old house to put it away and then grabbed the bag of feed for the chicken coop. The old wooden habitat creaked as she opened the door and greeted all of the chickens. They waddled around and fluffed their feathers, eagerly awaiting the food. After her outdoor tasks were complete, Liv decided to go inside the house and wash up. An immediate relief of air conditioning hit her and she ran a cold shower. She put on a fresh pair of jeans and a black tank top, touching up her final look with some sapphire-colored jewelry. “I’m going to the gas station!” Liv called out to the open house, knowing that her sister would hear and acknowledge it. She stepped out the front door after grabbing her wallet and walked down the street, making a few turns and a couple blocks before she arrived. It was her favorite place to grab candy or alcohol conveniently. She leaned on the cold metal handle to the glass door and pushed it in, stepping inside the mini mart on the corner and made a beeline for the section of iced drinks. @lonidalegend

Max was never a big fan of the heat, part of him just wished that whenever the heat came, he’d be able to go on holiday to somewhere colder but he knew that if that was the case, he’d be better off moving permanently. At least if he stayed inside, he’d be protected by the AC. But you could only stay home for so long before you became bored. So, he left or well he was kicked out before his boredom got him hurt properly. Or maybe his dad just didn’t want him to break anything else in the house, but in his defence for the amount the spent on the banister it should have survived him climbing it. Walking into the mall in just a pair of jeans and a shirt that clung to his body exposing toned muscles Max sighed as he felt the cool air made from the AC kick in saving him from the warm air of outside. Why he went out to a mall he wasn’t exactly sure. He could have played his PlayStation at home; he could have gone swimming. If it wasn’t so hot really, he’d be outside right now. Maybe he just didn’t want to be alone, it was a private pool and he didn’t really have anyone that he wanted to invite there with him. He was a social person, and he could be kind of clingy when it was with someone that he cared about. Not looking where he was going while he hummed not realising that there was a person in front of him as he walked to the cold drink section before he accidently knocked his body into theirs. Acting quickly as he didn’t realise that someone was walking behind them, he moved his arms noticing that the person was a woman as he wrapped his arms around her hips to help stabilise her making sure that she wasn’t hurt as he pulled her in close. “Sorry I wasn’t looking where I was going.” He whispered to her about to let go off her before he felt someone bump into his back. @lonidalegend @Deleted User

It was a super hot day, and she hated the heat. She loved curling up on a cold night in blankets, drinking a warm drink. Today just felt unbearable. She decided since no matter what everything was hot, to go out and do something to maybe cheer herself up. Even a visit to the mall lightened her spirits sometimes, even if she walks out empty handed. So why not? She would walk in and then eventually bump into someone as her gaze was fixated to the right. She saw something that looked nice but just kept walking forward, exclaiming as she collided with this body. "Ah! Sorry!" She exclaimed, then backed away, starting to walk off. @Spider-Jack @Deleted User

“Watch where you’re going!” Liv chirped and quickly turned her head to look at the man who just bumped into her. She wasn’t angry, just shocked. Her face turned red as the stranger touched her back. She felt a sharp pain in the side of her ankle, likely from stepping out of place and putting all of her weight on it. She sighed and stood up straight. Olivia’s expression didn’t change although she was in pain. She huffed, turned back around to the counter top and continued to fill her plastic drink cup. She snuck past the stranger and didn’t say another word, heading towards the checkout line. When she turned back to glance at him, she saw that he was already speaking to another woman. Why? Was this some sort of strange flirting tactic, to run into people?! She thought to herself, setting the treats and drink she picked off the shelves in front of the cashier.

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@Spider-Jack

Unlike the other two he didn’t hate the cold; he didn’t love it but he didn’t hate it. What he did enjoy was what people would wear on hot days. Shorts, skirts, summer dresses, tank tops, belly tops really why would he dislike hot weather. So, what if he got kind of sweaty to him the view was worth it. His arm wrapped around the woman's hips as he bumped into her touching more than just her back to try and keep her stable even as he made sure that he didn’t touch her anywhere intimate. When the woman bumped into him, he leaned forward out of reflex before he turned around hearing a woman's voice as he saw her face. He found it kind of strange that not only was there a chain of bumping into others right now but also that the two women that he had collided into where so pretty. It was as if fate wanted him to flirt with two pretty ladies, maybe he wasn’t one to believe in fate. He wasn’t sure. But he wasn’t going to miss the chance. Before the woman could walk off fully, he leaned forward to try and take her hand in his gently. “It’s okay.” He told her softly before he looked back at the woman that had chirped at him not missing her red face as she left. “I want to apologise to the woman that I bumped into so do you want to come with me? I'll get you one of those slush puppies if you’d like.” He offered. When he was done talking, he walked forward over to the other woman. If the black-haired woman that had bumped into him didn’t start walking with him, he would have let go off her hand.

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If she did start walking with him his hand would have given hers a gentle squeeze as he caught up with the blonde woman that was at the register. “I’m sorry about bumping into you, would you mind if me and the lovely lady behind me add our stuff to your shopping? I’ll pay.” He asked her with a soft smile stopping in front of her. “And are you busy? I’m pretty bored so I can’t think of anything better than going to a mall with two beautiful ladies. My family actually owns a lake house which is perfect for killing the heat if the two of you would like to come with.” He told them looking between the two women. @lonidalegend

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@peachbunny_

Melina blinked in shock as this man grasped her hand, she quickly took it away. What was this guy doing? She eyed him up and down, taking a moment to consider the situation. A slush puppie didn't sound bad. "Uhmm...yeah, sure?" Melina would walk with him after that, unsure of the full situation. She kept glancing around, was this like...a weird new sex trafficking tatic? She had no idea. Her eyes landed on this woman she assumed he mentioned, giving a half smile. "I ah...I'm not with him, to be clear. I ran into his back...I think we all just kinda collided and, yeah." She added, shrugging. Wondering if this woman has a better read on the situation then her. As the man spoke more, she quirked an eyebrow. He owns a lake? How rich was this guy? "Uh...I mean I was just gonna head home after some walking around..." @Spider-Jack @peachbunny_

Liv stopped in her tracks, and looked at the man with a raised eyebrow. Then she glanced at the cashier, the snacks she had picked out, and then back at him. Was this guy playing some kind of sick joke? “You know what? Fine, go ahead. You can pay for this.” She shrugged and stepped aside. It was a bag of gummy candy, a bright orange and cherry flavored slush, and a chocolate bar. The cashier reached out to pick up the stuff and began scanning it. Liv smiled at the dark haired woman and could sense that she also felt a little bit uncomfortable. This guy was acting like a secret recruiter for a reality TV show or something. “Lake house.. where? In the depths of the woods where you’re going to leave us forever?” She joked and tried to laugh, but a small part of her was being serious. @Spider-Jack

He didn’t take it personally when she pulled her hand away from his so quickly, they were strangers after all, so it was understandable. He smiled at her softly as she agreed with the offer looking back at her as she followed after him. And when he heard what she said to the other woman he couldn’t help but chuckle not missing the way she quirked an eyebrow. “If that’s what you’d rather do then sure. But the lake house is beautiful.” He told her with a smile. The blonde woman seemed to give him a similar look as the brunette woman did, when she agreed to let him pay, he nodded back at her before using his card to pay for enough snacks for the three of them. He had ordered another two slush puppies more packs of sweets and more chocolate. He didn’t take her words as a joke; he could tell that she was being serious. “No, I promise that I wouldn’t harm either of you. I know we’re strangers, so you have no reason to trust me, but I promise that I just want to hang out with you both.” He told them seriously before he winked. “That and skinny dip with you both.” He winked playfully. “The lake house is just a half hour drive from here. If you're both interested, we can head up there. It's quite beautiful, there’s a mini waterfall leading into the lake.” @lonidalegend @peachbunny_

Melina watched them both with curious and cautious eyes. He wanted to hang out with them? Isn't how these types of things start any how? She cringed at the mentions of skinny dipping. "Uhhh, no thank you. No naked swimming for me...but I also would need to go home and get a swimming suit if that's the case..." When he mentioned that there was a mini waterfall leading into the lake, she blinked in shock. How? Where did this dude live? "I ah..." Melina looked to the woman. "What do you think?.. It...it would be nice to be able to cool off today..." @Spider-Jack @peachbunny_

Liv was confused, but went with the flow of the conversation anyway. The worst case scenario, this man was a creep. Best case, she made a couple of new friends today. “So, you two don’t know each other either? You didn’t come here together?” She questioned and made eye contact with the man. She was struggling to get a grasp on what he was really like. Normally she had a good radar for bad people, but he seemed alright so far. She would just have to stay aware of her surroundings and what he said. She glanced at the beautiful woman. She’s really pretty, Liv thought. “I, well, I suppose a lake trip wouldn’t be the worst idea ever. I live down the street from here, and I have spare swimsuits. New with tags.” @Spider-Jack @lonidalegend

He didn’t realise how he might how he might have come across to them both at first. They were strangers after all even if his intentions truly weren’t bad. He just thought that they were both beautiful. “I’ll admit that I would rather skinny dip with both you ladies but it’s whatever your both most comfortable with.” He told them with a smile looking over at Melina before he looked at Olivia. When she made eye contact with him, he looked back into her eyes smiling at her with a confident grin before he shook his head as if to say no. “this is the first I’m seeing you both.” He said packing all the junk into one bag before he walked closer to them both. “My cars parked outside but if you live so close, we don’t we get the bathing suits and then come back for it.” He suggested before he let his eyes move up and down both of their bodies. “Spare swimsuits would save a trip but are you both the same size? Wouldn't want either of you being uncomfortable because the bikini is too big or too small.” He told them both unable to judge if they were the same clothes size with just his eyes. “How about I slip this bag in my car then we can walk up.” he suggested to them holding up the bag of treats in his hand. “Although we might need to take out the stuff that might melt out of the bag. There's already some food and some alcohol at the lake house if you're both interested.” He told them as he took sips of his drink. @lonidalegend @peachbunny_

Melina hummed in thought as they all conversed. If Olivia was okay with it, she could be too. Melina nodded a bit and then sighed. "H'okay, I'll go. But yeah uhmm...I'm not sure if we're the same size? I usually have to go for a bigger bottom size then my top? Do you have stuff like that?" She asked lightly, obviously not wanting to offend. She then looked to the man and nodded. "Yeah ah, I don't want our stuff to melt, so whatever works. I guess I'll go with the flow here?" @peachbunny_ @Spider-Jack

“Yeah, I have some different sizes. I always mix and match.” Liv pushed open the door and led the group outside. Instantly a heat wave washed over her body. The sun was shining down on the concrete of the parking lot. She figured she could probably bake cookies out here if she had to. “That’s what coolers are for, silly! I’ve got a bag of ice in my freezer.” She smiled at the man and pointed down the street. There was a stop sign and a few houses. “We go past these homes here, take a turn and we’ll be there. I walked here, it’ll be fine.” Once the three of them approached Liv’s driveway, she noticed the front door that was previously open was now shut. This meant her sister wasn’t home anymore. Perfect. Now she won’t ask a thousand questions. Liv didn’t even know what she was doing, let alone having to explain it to someone who wouldn’t understand. She pulled a key out of the pocket of her denim shorts and let everyone inside. The air conditioning was set to cold, and most of the lights were off. She flipped a switch and turned to face them. “So.. this is my home. Wait right here.” She ran off up the stairs, and grabbed everything she could fit in her arms. Her swimsuit collection was a bunch of tops and bottoms, some with more coverage than others. She also picked up two fluffy beach towels and brought everything back down the stairs to present to them. “Don’t be shy, you can have a look. But if none of these work it’s okay too.” @Spider-Jack @lonidalegend

He couldn’t help himself when he heard Melina’s words, not that he really tried to stop himself when she said that she went with a bigger bottom then top size he leaned back and let his eyes quickly glance at her ass before he winked at her playfully. “I can kind of see that.” He whispered to her playfully being loud enough on purpose so that both of them would be able to hear him. “And if things melt, we can always just replace them.” he felt the heat quickly as they went outside same as the both of them. There was a reason why a cool lake house was so appealing right now after all. Listening to Olivia made him smile back at her, he found that she was starting to become more playful than he was expecting from her, and as they walked, he reached for them both with his arms to gently try to wrap his arms around their hips. If they pulled away from him, he would let them break the contact but if they didn't, he would hold onto both their hips until they reached the front door his arms carefully pulling away from them. Once the three of them approached Liv’s driveway, she noticed the front door that was previously open was now shut. This meant her sister wasn’t home anymore. Perfect. Now she won’t ask a thousand questions. Liv didn’t even know what she was doing, let alone having to explain it to someone who wouldn’t understand.

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When the door was unlocked and opened for them, he stepped forward and held the door open until they were all inside before he shut the door humming as the lights were switched on, the relief of the cold air palatable. “Pretty place you got here.” he told her before he winked “what no tour of the bedroom?” He asked her playfully gently nudging Melina with his shoulder while Olivia was their supplies and when she came downstairs, he watched intently wanting to make sure she wouldn’t trip on the way down. When she was at the bottom, he relaxed quickly looking over at all the clothes she had brought down. “Part of me was expecting to see some kind of denim bikini.” He teased before he looked up between them. “the both of you really are beautiful so I don’t think you could look bad in any of these, but if you’d like I’d be happy to help you both get them on to make sure that they fit.” He offered. @peachbunny_ @lonidalegend

Melina rolled her eyes as he commented on her needing wider bottoms for a bikini. She then looked at Olivia and nodded. But as they walked, she gave herself some space and didn't let Max hold her like that. She wanted her personal freedom after all, and walking hip to hip with people wasn't comfortable. She wanted to let him know that she had her own personal space and he needed to respect it. She knew he was trying to be funny, but she didn't appreciate his comment. When they got to Olivia's place, Melina was stunned. It was beautiful! She was surprised by how comfortable everything was. When Olivia came back with a bunch of clothes, she was even more surprised. Olivia offered to let Melina borrow anything she wanted. Melina was so touched by the gesture that she didn't know what to say. She was grateful for Olivia's kindness and hospitality. Melina hesitantly looked through clothes and whatnot, holding them up to her body to get a first guess before trying a couple on. She chose a couple of pieces. The bottoms were plain, a pair of black bikini bottoms, a pair of red ones, and a pair of white ones. The tops were more patterned and fun and complimented each bottom she chose. "I uh...I'm going to need to try these on but I think I'll try this to start. Uhm...I can change in a bathroom nearby?" @Spider-Jack @peachbunny_

Liv glared at Max for a brief moment. She didn’t want anyone to feel uncomfortable. “Of course, dear. The bathroom is right over here.” Liv smiled. She was raised to be an exceptional host, as her mother would always reiterate that anyone she would welcome into her home is to be treated as a friend. She lead the woman to the left and down the hallway, and flipped on the light switch inside the bathroom. The tile was white and grey, and the walls were a pastel blue. There was a mirror with vanity lights. Towels were rolled neatly and sat on a shelf. The bathtub was hidden behind a blue curtain that matched the walls. It was nothing too fancy, as her sister did most of the decorating. “Here you go. Take your time. The door locks. Just let me know if you need anything.” Liv walked away and left her to have privacy. She wasn’t sure how being alone with Max would be- especially after the things he said. She figured that the glance of disapproval earlier would let him know. “You can have a seat if you want.” She shrugged and disappeared into the kitchen area. The wood that made up the flooring was old and creaky but it was something she couldn’t afford to replace. There was a dining table with wooden chairs. She reached into the cabinet for three glasses and began to fill each one with ice and water. @Spider-Jack @lonidalegend

He didn’t hold it against either of them for not letting him hold onto either of them, it wasn’t like he was expecting them too anyway. It was more like a test to find what they were comfortable with and what they weren’t comfortable with. That and this was just who he was, he liked to flirt with people to tease them bumping into two very beautiful women while out was just pure luck on his side. He was starting to like them too, they were kind to each other, kind to him but they didn’t faun over him. He felt like the more he got to know them the more he would like them. He felt like Olivia had a nice place, of course his was nicer in the material sense but her place seemed much more lived in. More natural like people actually lived there. That they were comfortable there and they weren't just trying to prove that. Things felt too nice at home, artificial. “You could also get changed here.” He pointed out to her with a playful wink simply smiling at Liv before he leaned back watching as she lead Melina into the bathroom making no move to try and come with them. It was clear she wanted privacy after all. Once lived returned he smiled back st her softly before he shook his head at her words slowly following her into the kitchen. “You want any help in the kitchen? It's not like you have three hands after all.” He told her with a playful grin stepping forward to take two of the glasses for her planning to help carry them back. “Have you eaten yet? Like eaten eaten? We could pop into a store on the way to the lake house to buy some fresh food.” He suggested to her. @lonidalegend @peachbunny_

Eventually after a while, Melina finally stepped out of the bathroom. She wore the black bottoms with a black and gold bikini top. She seemed pretty comfortable in it, and thankfully everything fit! She made her way into the kitchen as she held a ball of clothes in her arm, the remaining pieces she didn't choose and her own clothes. She looked to Olivia with an awkward smile. "Hey, uh...where can I put your stuff? And mine?.." Melina asked quietly, almost shielding her body from the man's view. In a lower voice, she added. "And erm...can I have a towel to like, cover myself until we get there?" @peachbunny_ @Spider-Jack