I've Always Loved You. Always Have, Always Will - Emison

Chapter 2: Trouble In Matrimony

The following day - The swim try outs. With the sun beaming down through the clear, blue sky, it put Eliza in a great mood needed for today. She couldn't wait to finally meet the swim coach she has only admired from a distance. Once Eliza arrived at school she was greeted by Madison, who just so happened to arrive at school at the same time.

"Hey, are you ready for the try outs?". Madison greeted Eliza.

"I think so. If I can keep up with you, I'm sure I'll be okay". Eliza said quietly confident.

"Well I might as well say congratulations now then". Madison said jokingly. "It would be good to have a training buddy". Madison finished saying with a flirty smile which Eliza didn't catch and just returned a platonic smile.

"Yeah, it will be great". Eliza replied, trying to convince herself as they both walked into the building ready for class.

Lunchtime came around, and Eliza sat with the girls like yesterday. Eliza couldn't manage to eat anything from her nerves. Not only was she nervous about the tryouts, but also from the anticipation of finally meeting Coach Fields. From what Eliza had seen before, even from a distance when her eyes gazed at her beauty, within the first second Eliza's body began to fill up with emotions that she had never felt for anyone before.

Madison began to realize, Eliza was in a daydream, watching her play with her food as she casually mixed around the salad around with a nervous look on her face.

"Hey Eliza, you okay? You're not eating". Madison asked casually.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just not that hungry. Aunt Ali made me eat a huge breakfast before school so I'm still not really that hungry... I'm also nervous about meeting, Coach Fields...". Eliza revealed to the group. "...and the other swimmers that are competing. They're probably going to be better than me".

"Hey, where have these nerves come from? You said so yourself, if you can keep up with me then you'll be fine. I'm sure you'll beat them all, I just know it, and Coach Fields is the nicest teacher you could meet. You have nothing to worry about".

"If you say so.. Thanks".

"Anytime. It's probably just last minute nerves, I know you'll smash all the others out the water".

Little did Madison know, by saying Coach Fields is a good teacher only made Eliza feel even more nervous about meeting Coach Fields, as it only grew her budding affections for the dark haired beauty.

The school bell rang signalling the end of lunch, and both Madison and Eliza made their way to the changing room. Madison didn't need to get changed. But, she walked Eliza there for moral support and also because all the current swim team got to watch the tryouts. Once they reached the changing room, Madison gave Eliza her final good luck, and carried on walking to the seating area, where all the spectators sat, joining her fellow teammates.

It wasn't long until all the participants trying out were by the pool, including Eliza. For Madison to see Eliza in her swimsuit again brought her flashbacks to the day before when she had a glimpse of her graceful figure. Madison had all faith in her that Eliza could do it, she was slowly becoming her number one fan.

All the girls prepared themselves by getting into their starting position, whilst Coach Fields explained the rules. Eliza was in the zone and didn't focus on admiring Coach Fields. At this point, all Eliza cared about was getting on the swim team, so Eliza could see and admire the brunette as much as she liked,

"Before the race is underway, I have to let you girls know that there are limited places on the team. There are 10 of you here now, but I'm afraid only 5 of you can go through because of limited funding. I wish you all the best of luck and may be the best swimmer win. On your marks, get set.." and with the blow of the whistle the race was underway.