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You're standing in the pool, gripping the edge like your life depends on it. The water is cool, refreshing, but also a little intimidating as it ripples around you. Felix is right beside you, his hands on your waist, a reassuring smile on his face. You can't help but feel a little ridiculous—here you are, surrounded by some of the most confident guys you know, and you're struggling to float.
"Okay, deep breath," Felix says softly, his freckles glowing in the sunlight. "I've got you, alright?"
You nod, trying to ignore the nervous flutter in your stomach. "Okay, but if I go under, don't let me drown. I'm too young and pretty for that."
Felix chuckles, his grip on your waist tightening a bit. "Not gonna happen. You're in good hands, trust me."
You take a deep breath, slowly leaning back into the water. Felix's hands are steady, supporting you as you try to relax. "Just keep your head up and let the water hold you," he encourages, his voice soothing.
For a moment, you actually start to believe it's working. You feel weightless, almost like you're floating on air—until a sudden splash from the other end of the pool sends a wave your way, making you flail a little. You grab onto Felix's arms, your eyes wide with panic.
Felix laughs, steadying you again. "Hey, you're alright. It's just water, not a tidal wave."
"Easy for you to say, Mr. Mermaid," you mutter, earning another laugh from him.
Just as you're getting the hang of it again, you hear a familiar voice from behind. "What's going on here? A private swimming lesson?"
You look up to see Han standing at the edge of the pool, camera in hand, a wide grin plastered on his face. He's already filming, and you can practically see the mischief twinkling in his eyes.
"Y/N's learning to swim," Felix explains, a proud smile on his face. "She's doing really well."
Han's grin widens as he zooms in a little, the camera capturing every detail. "Oh, this is going to be good. STAY is going to eat this up." He makes a dramatic gasp. "Look at you two, like a scene straight out of a drama! 'Swimming with Felix: A Love Story.'"
You groan, feeling the blush creeping up your cheeks. "Han, you better not—"
"Too late!" he sings, cutting you off. "This is prime content. STAY's gonna be screaming."
Felix just laughs, shaking his head at Han's antics. "Ignore him," he says, turning his attention back to you. "Focus on me. You're doing amazing."
You take a deep breath, trying to block out Han's commentary, which is now a mix of exaggerated "awws" and playful narration. "And here we have Felix, the loving boyfriend, teaching his darling Y/N how to swim—"
"Han, seriously," you say, but you can't help the laugh that bubbles up.
Felix chuckles too, giving you a reassuring look. "Alright, ready to try swimming on your own?" His tone is encouraging, though you can see a little bit of mischief in his eyes as well. "I'll be right here if you need me."
You nod, feeling a bit more confident. "Okay, but if I sink, you're pulling me up immediately. And no laughing!"
Felix grins, holding up his hands in mock surrender. "No laughing, I promise."
You take a breath, push off from the edge, and start moving your arms and legs as Felix taught you. It's a little clumsy, and you're not exactly Michael Phelps, but you manage to make it a short distance without sinking like a stone. When you finally reach for the edge again, you're breathing hard, but there's a huge smile on your face.
Felix cheers, his smile practically splitting his face. "You did it! See? I told you you could!"
You let out a relieved laugh, grabbing onto the edge of the pool for dear life. "I can't believe I actually swam!"
Han, of course, is still filming, now leaning against the poolside with a dramatic sigh. "And thus concludes today's episode of 'Y/N vs. The Pool,' with special guest star Felix, the world's most patient swimming instructor. Tune in next time for—"
"Han, I'm serious, turn that off!" you say, laughing despite yourself.
Felix wraps an arm around you, still chuckling. "Let him have his fun. He's right—STAY's going to love this."
You roll your eyes but can't help but smile as Felix pulls you closer, the two of you now side by side in the water. "Thanks for teaching me," you say, giving him a grateful look.
He smiles back at you, his eyes softening. "Anytime, Y/N. Just maybe next time we'll do it without the paparazzi," he adds, shooting a playful glare at Han.
Han just grins, lowering the camera with a mock bow. "Anything for the content. You two are too cute not to share."
You groan, leaning against Felix with a sigh. "I'm never going to live this down, am I?"
Felix just laughs, pressing a quick kiss to your temple. "Probably not. But at least now you know how to swim."
And as you rest your head on his shoulder, feeling the sun warm your face and the water gently rocking you both, you realize that learning to swim—with Felix's help—might not have been so bad after all. Even if Han is definitely going to milk this for all it's worth.
