The girl in the red crinoline, her cheeks flushed with a mix of surprise and boldness, stood before the young man, her hand hovering above him, instinctively attempting to shield him from the prying eyes of the world. The ocean waves whispered at her feet, a gentle reminder of the serene beauty surrounding them.
Her friend in the black crinoline, equally taken aback yet curious about the unfolding scene, stepped forward with a playful glint in