1: FIRST SESSION

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"Wat, let’s learn how to swim”, Chimon approaches Ohm who’s busy dribbling basketball. “Hello, we’re in the middle of basketball practice and you’re asking me to swim, out-of-nowhere?” Ohm pass the ball right in front of Chimon’s face. “Please, everyone’s not here yet, why are you so excited tho? Wanna grab someone’s attention?” Chimon dribbles the ball and does a lay-up. “Whose attention? We’re only practicing with our major friends, duh. Our image has ruined in their eyes”, Ohm catches the ball from Chimon and dribbles away from the basketball ring. “Ours?? Where the lie tho” said Chimon while taking away the ball from Ohm and throwing it to the ring, “3 points!!”.

Chimon stands with arms akimbo in front of Ohm, “eh, I’m seriously asking you to take swimming lessons with me. Aren’t you ashamed you still can’t swim at this age?”. “Hmm a bit? But I don’t want to get mocked by kids for joining swimming lessons with them” Ohm responds while walking to pick up the ball Chimon threw. “Join the private ones, duh. I don’t want my pride to be trampled by kids either. I found a promo for 1-on1 lesson in an indoor swimming pool near campus, 50% discount for inviting a friend” Chimon walks to the edge of the tribune to drink water.

Ohm follows Chimon and sits beside him “the friend gets a discount too?”. “No you cheapskate, you’re rich enough to pay the normal price”. Ohm and Chimon look at the entrance of the indoor basketball court, watching their friends who have arrived. “Asshole. I’ll think about it”. “Don’t think, just look at these gorgeous teachers” Chimon shows his phone, scrolling through the swimming school’s ig. “Okay when will we go?”.

Chimon asks Ohm to go to GMM Swimming School on Wednesday because they only have classes until 2 pm. “Why Wednesday? Isn’t it better to go on the weekend?” Ohm complains while wearing the car's seat belt. “You’re the one asking for a discount. We can get a 15% discount on weekdays, now go drive” Chimon, who's sitting beside Ohm also wears a seat belt. Ohm just sighs and drives his car out of their uni’s parking lot.

Chimon peeks at the pool that can be seen a bit from the lobby and registration desk, “the plus side of weekdays at this hour the pool is quite empty, so-” Chimon stops because Ohm’s not with him anymore. Turns out Ohm already at the registration desk, “ck, that flirty bitch”. Ohm is engrossed talking with a woman who sits in front of him and gives him a registration form. “Can I choose my instructor?” Ohm asks while filling the form, followed by Chimon who just sits beside him. “Sorry, but it can be done for the discounted  program. But don’t worry, your teacher will be chosen by your physical condition and needs” the woman answers with a smile.

Ohm’s getting more fascinated by her beauty, “I want you to teach me though”. “Hahaha actually I’m the manager here, so I don’t teach often, and usually I only teach kids under 15”. The manager of GMM Swimming School’s answer makes Chimon try hard to hold his laughter. Ohm can only nod and smile awkwardly.

The pretty manager takes Ohm and Chimon’s forms and reads it carefully, “Khun Chimon and Khun Ohm chose the class on Wednesdays at 3 pm, would you like to start now or?”. “Yes, we’d love to, Miss…?” Chimon tries to get to know her name. “You can call me Namtan. Fortunately, there are teachers available and suitable for Khun Chimon and Khun Ohm. You can change first, and your teachers will be standby inside. Here are the locker keys” Namtan says while giving them the keys. “We haven’t paid though…” Chimon’s confused watching Namtan who already stands up and is gonna leave them. Namtan sits down and laughs, “oh sorry, I forgot. Cash or card..?”. “Card”, Ohm answers and gives her his card.

Ohm wears blue swimming trunks and Chimon wears a black swimsuit (long sleeve and shorts).  They put their bags inside the lockers provided. “Don’t forget to transfer” Ohm leans back on the locker, waiting for Chimon who’s still occupied with his bag. “Ya, ya I know. The lesson hasn't even started yet, dammit. Can’t your face be more obvious? It’s your fault to expect an angel to teach you” Chimon closes and locks his locker, “c’mon”. Turns out there’s Namtan standing beside two men in front of the changing/shower room. Namtan politely points at the two men to introduce them, “here are your teachers, Khun Joss will teach Khun Ohm, and…”.

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