(Inside one of the huts on the beach, Asal is seen lying in a bed resting)
Asal:.....
(Ike enters the hut)
Ike: Yo Asal you- Oh.
Asal: *Sleepy hum*.....
Ike: Hm, well I didn't expect this.
(Ike goes up to the foot of the bed and sees Asal's feet)
Ike: Heheh.
(Ike tickles Asal's feet)
Ike: Wake up Asal.
Asal: *sleepy giggles*
Ike: Wakey, wakey.
(Asal wakes up)
Asal: Huh? O-Oh Ike.
Ike: Not out there having fun?
Asal: I-I...I felt kinda embarrassed.
Ike: Why?
Asal: Never really...wore a swimsuit in front of others.
Ike: Ahh.
Asal:....
Ike: Well, in that case, are you still interested in dating tips?
Asal: Huh?
Ike: You said you want me to teach you to talk to girls didn't you?
Asal: O-Oh! R-Right I forgot about that.
Ike: Then let’s talk.
(Ike sits at the foot of the bed)
Ike: So tell me, what girl are you swooning over?
Asal: W-Well... My heart right now does want one girl but... She... Doesn't swing this way?
Ike: Who?
Asal:... E-E-Eira...
Ike: Ah. Right. Yeah I can't help you there.
Asal: I didn't think so...
Ike: But maybe we can find someone else for you.
Asal: Who else? No one else I know loves the way I do…
Ike: I’m sure there’s someone out there for you. It doesn’t have to come from your friend group you know.
Asal: Well I'm still too shy around new people...
Ike: Oh I'll fix that in no time, I promise you there.
Asal: I hope…*sigh*
Ike: Hey now, don’t be sad.
Asal:….
Ike: Heh, alright then.
(Ike takes Asal’s feet and puts them on his lap)
Asal: H-Huh?
Ike: Relax, I’m not gonna hurt you Asal. Just gonna help perk you up.
Asal: H-How?
Ike: Something new I came up with. Been wanting to test it for a bit.
Asal: W-Well, just be careful.
Ike: I will.
(Ike slowly runs his finger down the bottom of one of Asal’s feet)
Asal: !!
Ike: Easy.
Asal: *snicker* W-What is this?
Ike: A tickle massage. Nothing too bad to drive you into hysterics, but gentle enough to be relaxing.
Asal: *giggle*
Ike: So?
Asal: Y-Yeah its n-not bad.
Ike: Good.
(As Ike continues, scene goes to Heather, playing on a drum with Bea, Emmi and Ollie watching)
Heather: *Singing* Soon may the Wellerman come, to bring us sugar, tea, and rum. One day when the tonguing is done, we'll take our leave and go
Bea: So that's the song been stuck in her head.
Ollie: Yeah, I've heard her sing that song so many times in the shower.
Heather: Not my fault this damn shanty is so damn catchy.
Ollie: Heheh.
Bea: Well, you sing it well Heather.
Heather: Thank you Bea.
Emmi: I'm sure she could sing any song good with that gift of hers.
Heather: I don't know about that.
Ollie: No she's right, you make any song sound good babe.
Heahter: Okay, now you're just flattering me.
Ollie: Its true.
Emmi: Yeah!
Heather: Well thank you guys, its very nice of you to say.
Bea: No problem. *Looks around* Hmm... Say where did-
(Suddenly Basil pops his head on the group)
Bea: AHH!! *Falls over*
Heather: Oh hey there Basil!
Basil: *low hum*
Heather: Having fun?
(Basil goes up to Heather and starts to lick her)
Heather: *Laughing* O-Okay, okay, okay big guy I'm glad you're happy!
Emmi: Heh!
Bea: Awww that’s so cute!
(Ollie laughs. He goes over to some cooler and pulls out a bass)
Ollie: Hey Basil!
(Basil looks over as Ollie throws him the fish which he catches)
Ollie: Nice catch buddy!
(Basil eats his fish)
Bea: Still can’t believe you guys have a bear.
Heather: What can I say? We wanted a pet and mascot, and Basil was perfect.
(Heather goes up and starts to pet Basil)
Heather: Isn't that right you big old teddy bear you?
(Basil pounces Heather to the ground)
Heather: WHOA!!
(Basil starts licking Heather’s face)
Heather: *laughing* B-Basil no that tickles!
(The other 3 laugh at the sight)
Bea: Man this is great!
Emmi: Heheh, sure is!
(Bea smiles before it cuts back to Ike and Asal as she’s seen lying back giggling under her breath)
Asal: *mumbled giggles*
(Ike is seen still performing his tickle massage)
Ike: Feeling better?
Asal: A-A bit.
Ike: Good. Guess that means I’m doing it right.
???: Hehehe.
(The two look and see Maya in the doorway)
Ike: M-Maya!
Maya: Heheh, jeez Asal, taking my boyfriend for yourself now?
Asal: !! N-N-No no never! I'd never do that! I don't even like boys like that! N-Not that I think Ike is bad or anything, he's pretty nice- ! N-No wait that's- *Moans and covers face*
Maya: Hey, hey, hey its okay, I was joking.
Ike: Heh, guess she’s just awkward to that stuff is all.
Maya: Well still, I didn’t mean it Asal.
Asal: O-Oh. R-Right…
Maya: What’re you doing with her anyway?
Ike: Giving my tickle massage a test run.
Maya: Tickle massage?
Ike: Yeah it…was supposed to be a surprise for you. But, I’m still working it out. Asal enjoys it though.
Asal: It’s…..u-unique.
Ike: Y-Yeah.
Maya: I see.
Asal:…
Maya: Well, may I join beside you Asal?
Asal: Huh? U-uh... S-Sure.
Maya: Great!
(Maya lies beside Asal)
Ike: Ready?
Maya: Hit me.
(Ike performs the same massage with Maya’s feet)
Maya: *giggling* O-Oh whoa, t-this is kinda nice.
Ike: Told ya.
Maya: Hehe. Mmm…
Asal:…
Maya: Hm? Something wrong Asal?
Asal: N-No no, it’s…You two have such a good thing going.
Maya: Heh, yeah I’d say we do.
Asal: I hope... I can find someone like that.
Maya: A sweet girl like you? You will.
Asal: *Blushes* T-Thanks.
(The two smile at Asal)
Asal: S-Say, I’m…gonna go outside.
Ike: You sure?
Asal: Yeah. Besides, you two deserve some alone time.
Maya: Okay then.
Asal: Thanks again Ike.
Ike: No prob.
(Asal gets up and walks out)
Maya: Think she’ll find someone?
Ike: She will one day. I know it.
Maya: Same.
(Ike smiles)
Maya: So, you gonna rub or what?
Ike: Heheh, alright.
(Maya smiles at Ike)
TO BE CONTINUED…