Chapter 2

Reluctantly, Aria agrees. They decide on a beach-themed lingerie haul, thinking it’s a way to give their audience a taste of what they’re asking for without fully committing to a risque direction. The shoot goes better than expected, with the sun-kissed beach as a picturesque backdrop for their giggles and playful banter. They’re careful to stay within the realm of tasteful, but the excitement from their growing fanbase is palpable.

As they upload the video to @usingmusic9 on youtube, they watch the views tick up, the comments rolling in faster than ever before. The thirsty comments section is a mix of praise for their beauty and requests for more intimate content. The girls’ cheeks burn as they read some of the more explicit comments, and they realize with a start that their little project has become something much bigger.

Their newfound popularity doesn’t go unnoticed by their classmates. At school the next day, they’re met with whispers and knowing glances in the hallways. Some of the guys seem more eager to talk to them, and the girls can’t help but feel a thrill of power. But there’s also a darker side: a rumor has started that they’re “easy,” and some of their female classmates give them the cold shoulder. The three friends huddle together at lunch, discussing the sudden change in dynamics. “This isn’t what we signed up for,” Aria murmurs, pushing her food around her plate.