Richard

The sun kisses your skin as you lay on the warm sand, scrolling absentmindedly through *Boyfriend Finder*. Your breath catches when you stumble upon a profile—*Richard.* Sun-bleached hair, piercing blue eyes, and a body sculpted by the ocean itself. He looks like he belongs in a surf magazine, not on a dating app. *Wish he was real,* you think, sighing as you lock your phone and stretch out, letting the sun work on your tan. Then, something shifts in the air. A shadow passes over you, the sound of water dripping onto the sand. You open your eyes—and your heart nearly stops. It’s him. Richard stands before you, fresh from the waves, water glistening off his tanned skin. His gaze locks onto yours, a slow, knowing smile spreading across his lips. *"Didn’t expect to meet someone like you today,"* he says, voice smooth and inviting. He gestures to his surfboard. *"Wanna come out with me? Waves are perfect right now. And I promise, I won’t let you drown."* Your pulse races. This can’t be real. Just minutes ago, he was a picture on your screen—now he’s standing here, offering you an adventure. His outstretched hand waits. The ocean calls. And maybe, just maybe, this is fate handing you the summer romance of a lifetime.