Swimming back to you

chapter 9.

I arrived at the pool earlier than usual, hoping to get some extra practice in before the day started. But as soon as I walked in, I froze in my tracks. My eyes widened in awe at the sight before me. The pool, typically quiet and serene at this hour, was now the stage for a group of professional swimmers, and oh my God, what a start to the day!

Their abs glistened under the overhead lights, droplets of water cascading down their toned bodies as they emerged from the pool. Each stroke they took was a perfect blend of power and grace, their muscular arms slicing through the water with such precision that it was hard not to be mesmerized. 

These weren't just swimmers; they were like sleek, muscular dolphins.

One by one, they dove off the blocks, their bodies arching in perfect form before they hit the water with hardly a splash. The way they moved was almost hypnotic, each stroke propelling them forward with effortless speed. And those abs... seriously, how could anyone focus on swimming when such a display of pure athleticism was happening right in front of me?

My eyes were glued to them; Their broad shoulders, defined chests, and those V-shaped torsos... it was like something out of a magazine. I felt a bit like a kid in a candy store, utterly thrilled and completely out of my depth at the same time.

Wow, I'm so glad I came early today. Thank you God for this blessing.

Usually, the professionals had their practice sessions before my scheduled time, so I never got to see them in action. But today, it felt like I'd stumbled onto the set of a high-end sports commercial. The energy in the pool was electric, and I was here to witness it all.

As I watched them glide through the water with ease, I couldn't help but feel a surge of motivation. If these guys could make swimming look this good, then maybe—just maybe—I could up my game too. I mean, for that I'd have to actually focus on swimming and not just on their... well, everything.

Lily came up beside me, her eyes following my gaze. "Well, well, well, what do we have here?" she said with a playful smirk, nudging me with her elbow.

I tore my eyes away from the pool just long enough to give her a wide-eyed grin. "I know, right? Did we just stumble into heaven, or what? I mean, look at them. Those abs are basically begging to be admired. Who knew the morning practice could be this... entertaining?"

I could hear her giggling at that comment. 

She leaned in closer, lowering her voice to a mock whisper. "I'm starting to think I need to switch my practice time. You know, for... inspiration."

I raised an eyebrow, trying to keep a straight face. "Oh, totally. Because clearly, watching them is going to make us better swimmers, right?"

Lily shot me a sly look. "Or at least give us a reason to come to practice early. I mean, who wouldn't want to see all that in action?" She gestured towards the swimmers, who were now resting at the edge of the pool, their muscles on full display as they caught their breath.

I couldn't help but glance back at the scene, biting my lip to keep from outright giggling. "I think we've found the perfect motivation. Maybe we should make it a regular thing—morning practice with a view."

As I said this, Lily's eyes suddenly lit up. "Oh, I found my perfect view," she said, her gaze fixed on someone entering the pool area.

I followed her line of sight and saw Austin walking in with his signature black swimmer shorts with a green stripe and a white t-shirt. His swimming goggles were casually hanging from his hand, and his energetic stride made him look even more appealing.

I sighed, turning to Lily with a frown. "Seriously? What do you even see in him?"

Lily's eyes sparkled with mischief. "Oh, come on. You know what I see. He's got this whole 'confident and charming' vibe going on. Plus, those abs aren't exactly helping his case."