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"I'm glad we could spend this time together."

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Beatrice woke up with a smile on her lips. The previous evening with Thomas remained in her mind as a pleasant memory that filled her with joy. As she lay in bed, she replayed all the beautiful moments they had shared together. Her heart was still full of emotions that she couldn't quite describe, but she knew they brought her happiness.

When Theresa began to wake up on the other side of the room, Beatrice turned and greeted her with a smile. "Good morning," she said lightly, still full of energy.

"Good morning, Beatrice," Theresa replied with a smile as she rubbed her eyes. "How did you sleep?"

"Wonderfully," Beatrice nodded, getting out of bed and starting to pack her things for training. "I don't think I've felt this good in a long time."

"That's great to hear," Theresa said with a smile as she got up and began to get ready as well. "I think that smile of yours says it all."

Beatrice laughed, knowing that Theresa was right. She looked like someone who had just found something that made her happy, and she couldn't help but let it shine through. Once both were ready, they headed to the dining hall for breakfast.

The dining hall was full of athletes enjoying their first meal of the day. Each one was preparing for another challenging day full of training and competitions. Beatrice and Theresa grabbed trays and started picking from the wide variety of food. Beatrice chose some fruit, cereal, and yogurt, while Theresa opted for pastries and eggs. Once they had their food, they set out to find a place to sit.

Beatrice spotted Thomas sitting with some of his friends from the swimming team at one of the large tables. When their eyes met, they both smiled at each other. There was no need for words; their smiles said it all. It was a silent communication between two people who understood each other without needing to speak. Beatrice felt her heart beat a little faster again but tried to stay calm. She knew today was a day for training, and it was important to focus on what lay ahead.

Theresa noticed and gave her a playful nudge. "I saw that," she said with a mischievous smile as they sat down at a table on the other side of the dining hall. "The way you two smiled at each other."

Beatrice laughed and shrugged. "What can I say? It's just nice knowing someone's there for you," she replied simply as she started eating her breakfast.

"It definitely is," Theresa agreed with a smile. "But now we've got a lot of work ahead of us, right? Today's training is going to be tough, we need to stay focused."

"Exactly," Beatrice nodded seriously. "Synchronized dives are no joke. We need to be perfect if we want to succeed."

Theresa smiled and raised her glass of juice. "Here's to success," she said with a grin before taking a sip.

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