Diving Into The Deep End

"If you don't want to sink, you better figure out how to swim." Cairo said, his hazel eyes holding a deep emotion I couldn't quite comprehend.

I had a feeling that he was not only referring to my lack of ability to swim but my growing feelings towards him. Feelings that I could never act on.

"I've got to say, that is some groundbreaking advice right there," I said clapping, attempting to diffuse the tension in the air. "Someone, please, hand this genius a medal."

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When the small town of Burman attracts the attention of the government due to the growing risk of drowning, a swimming project seems to be the only solution.