Dare

Chapter 34

| Thirty Four |

We both get into the car and had a short conversation about life in general and college.

It has gone so quick because by now, the car had stopped.

"Thanks Harry," I smile. "For today."

He responded with a nod and a small smile. He bites his lip and his eyes wonder to my lips.

I hesitate before getting out and shutting the door. What a day.

*

The week went fast. Time spent to myself and a few mates. Blair and I went out to finally celebrate our results. Harry and I did message each other but we hadn't really seen each other that much.

He was busy, something because he was going somewhere, I'm not sure. I did want to spend time with him. I need to get use to him seeing as I will be moving in.

But I couldn't help fall a bit negative in my thoughts. I still had to be aware of him. What if this was part of the bet we made?

It was Saturday morning and seeing as I wasn't doing anything, I thought I would treat myself to a day out.

Swimming. Why not?

I always usually went but I soon stopped because I had to concentrate on my exams.

I loved swimming but I preferred going in the early hours of the morning when I was alone. This meant there was usually no or rarely many people and it was so peaceful. Exactly what I needed.

Whilst I did appreciate my body, I had scars and a past memory had had a profound effect on me when it came to my confidence. I didn't really care much, well that's what I thought. A horrible situation with a guy from high school still haunted me, I guess it did have an effect on how I felt about my body. But I was working on that, and that's all that mattered. 

I pack myself a bag and change into my black bikini. I slip some clothes over the bikini so I could get straight in.

I tie my hair into a bun, slipping some shoes on and walk out the door.

As soon as I got there, I went straight to the women's changing room. I flung off my clothes and the cold air brushes my skin making me shiver. My bare feet met the cold, wet ground and I place my bag into the locker.

Carefully, I walk to the pool, welcomed by the glistening ultramarine water. It was so beautiful and still. As normal, no one was in so I had it all to myself.

I smile.

It was so quite and peaceful. I clutch the towel and place it on the nearest seat. I climb down the steps into the pool, the cold water meeting my skin. I was freezing but I soon begin swimming up and down the pool, warming myself up, getting used to the water.

I had been here for an hour by now, enjoying the quiet until it was ruined by loud sounds and footsteps. My head pops up from the water, startled by the arrival of a stranger. Had I been here that long?

I begin swimming to the steps, feeling rather uneasy.

"Ariana." Someone calls.

I was alarmed by the call of my name, finding myself twisting round and being met with
chocolate curls and light green eyes.

Harry?