Finnick's shadow hover over me for a moment before he leaves,
"Hey, Criss," he says, "Good job, you're a natural swimmer."
I bite my lips
"Thanks."
How the hell am I supposed live with this lie? How long will it last?
I give him a lame smile.
"Don't worry. The first few days of swim classes are always exhausting and hard." he laughs.
I roll my eyes playfully.
"Just get a mug of warm cocoa and you'll feel much better," Finnick continues, "I need to go now... so if you'll excuse me..."
"Sure. I'll excuse you." I replied in a naughtily haughty voice.
He grins and strides away. I stare at his back. Sigh. I wish the class was longer.
* * * * * *
I climb up the ladder to the diving board. Falling in love doesn't mean I have to give up my dream of being an Olympic diver.
I dive, putting all my emotions in. What if he likes me, but is too afraid to say so? I flip in mid air. What if we end up together? I do a double flip, with a shy grin creeping up my face.
Gently, my body emerges into water and I its cool arms around me. Perfect.
I am part of the water. I will win this swim gala. Nothing will stop me.
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Love or Life?
RomanceLove or Life. A simple choice. Either A or B or...C? Criss, an aspiring Olympics diver and swimmer, accidentally falls off the diving board after catching a glance of a hot lifeguard. The lifeguard, Finnick Younger, offers to teach Criss how t...
