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Swimming back to you

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Parts 17
Time 2h 54m

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~He reminded her of a forgotten joy; she became his reason to hope.~

In "Swimming Back to You," childhood sweethearts Hailey and Austin are about to rediscover a love that time and distance could not erase.

Years ago, they shared a summer camp romance that left a lasting impression on both their hearts. Hailey, once a vibrant, carefree girl full of joy, has since struggled to maintain her spark amidst a series of betrayals and societal pressures. Her inner child, who once roared with laughter and embraced life with open arms, has faded into the background.

Austin, the boy who admired her spirit from afar, has never forgotten the way her laughter felt like sunshine in his world. Now, as adults, their paths cross again in the most unexpected of places-a swimming class where Hailey hopes to reclaim a sense of freedom she lost along the way.

As Hailey and Austin reconnect, they embark on a journey not only to rekindle their past romance but also to heal their wounded hearts. Through their reunion, Hailey begins to rediscover the joyful, loving person she once was, and Austin becomes a mirror reflecting the love and hope she thought she had lost.

"Swimming Back to You" is a poignant tale of second chances, inner healing, and the rediscovery of a love that has always been waiting to come back to the surface.All Rights Reserved

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Crossing States by redwhiteandbluez

Ethan and Luca were inseparable as children-two boys who spent their summer days building forts, sharing secrets, and dreaming of a future that would never tear them apart. But when Ethan's family suddenly moves to another state, their once unbreakable bond starts to fade. The letters slow, the phone calls dwindle, and soon, childhood promises give way to the inevitable distance that time creates. Years later, fate steps in when they are unexpectedly reunited as roommates during their sophomore year of college. Both have changed-Ethan is now a confident, outgoing athlete, while Luca has grown more reserved, preferring the solitude of his studies. Old memories resurface as they struggle to find common ground in the midst of their new lives. What begins as a tentative reconnection evolves into a friendship neither of them realized they still needed. But as the months go by, unspoken feelings rise to the surface. Ethan can't help but notice how much Luca has changed-and how deeply he's drawn to him in ways he doesn't fully understand. The more time they spend together, the more he questions if his feelings for Luca are more than just nostalgia for the boy he once knew. Meanwhile, Luca is grappling with his own confusion, unsure if what he feels for Ethan is just a longing for the past or the beginning of something more. As their bond strengthens, so does the tension between them, building toward a moment that will change everything. When Ethan finally confesses his feelings, Luca is forced to confront the truth he's been hiding from himself all along. In a story filled with slow-burn romance, emotional growth, and the intricacies of love and friendship. From childhood companions to star-crossed college roommates, Ethan and Luca's journey is a heartwarming and achingly tender exploration of friendship, loss, and the kind of love that spans both time and distance.

Where the Stars Fall by AnaSimons

How far would you go to protect the ones you love? A successful architect with a promising career in London, Brian's world spins out of control when the man he always saw as a second father betrays him in the most unexpected way. Left without closure, a year has passed and Brian is now more determined than ever to undo the harm done to the ones he loves most, his family. Even if that means riding the thin line between justice, revenge, and obsession... Immersed in his resolve, finding love again was the last thing on his mind. Until fate steps in and a chance encounter changes everything. Meeting Olivia again so unexpectedly, at his best friend's wedding, stirs up memories he had long ago put away. She'd been his first love, his kindred spirit - and the woman who left him without saying so much as a goodbye. Which doesn't make him want her less. He knows it, the moment she locks her deep green eyes on his. Even knowing it might be too late to repair what's been once broken, Brian refuses to lose her again and sets out to find a way back to her heart. But it's been more than ten years since their story was left unfinished. Will they get one last chance to make things right? Or will Brian learn that sometimes justice comes at too high a price? *** NOTE TO READERS: A full-length, standalone contemporary romance, Where the Stars Fall was previously published on Wattpad as Falling Home. This edition has been fully revised with added and edited content.

Split by H__Blanca

Book #3 in the Medley Series ZEKE MITCHELL: With the World Championship in swimming approaching and our medley team in better condition than ever, nothing can stop us. Expect, as the season starts, an old injury rears its ugly head again, potentially incapacitating me right before Worlds, the most crucial completion leading up to the Olympics. And at the same time, my best friend decides to return to the States - my state - steeling my focus and making me wish she wouldn't leave in a year. But trying to tie down Maya Bakari is like attempting to capture smoke with your bare hands. She's a gorgeous whirlwind, and soon, she'll blow away. My head is swimming with a million things that have nothing to do with water, and it's threatening to take me out of the game for good. And I can't let that happen. MAYA BAKARI: Well, it had to happen. My parents have been begging me to return to America to finish my degree since I left to see the world six years ago. I give in, promising them one year, before I'm out of here again. Just being in the country is making my skin itch. I'm not the same girl who left. When choosing college, I go where my best friend is: Michigan. But Zeke Mitchell is everything I love about the States. He's home and fun and a whole array of new inappropriate feelings. And with him out of the water indefinitely, we have way too much time together. He's trying to convince me to stay, and I'm afraid he'll succeed. I won't let that happen.

Love, Summer by aquaholicmermaid

One night labels Summer a cheater. Summer's whole life changes after one-night shatters everything she holds important. She suddenly finds herself trapped in a relationship, far from the love she once knew. Now, she's a shadow of her former self, her vibrant personality dulled by the anxiety that dominates her life. Can Summer find the strength to reclaim her identity and rebuild the love she once lost? In this second chance romance we follow Summer as she navigates the treacherous path back to Reese's open arms. *COMPLETE* Bonus chapters WILL be added!

Coming Up For Air | ✓ by -linnwrites

WATTYS 2023 & 2022 SHORTLIST | Stella Donahue is in dire need of a fresh start. A break. Away from the college town that's shunned her, away from the place she once called home. Her salvation comes in the shape of an old family friend's lake house and the promise of a summer all to herself. Not to forgive. Probably not to forget - no matter how hard she tries. But to continue to heal. The surprise comes in the shape of Jacob Wilson. Suddenly, with her somewhat estranged childhood friend living down the hall, Stella's summer of solitude becomes anything but. Though, maybe, reconnecting with Jake is exactly what she needs.

The Reunion by oliviamj_

Calliope's ex-boyfriend, her high school sweetheart, crash-landed back into her life like a rom-com sequel she never ordered, ready to rewrite the script of her existence once again. *** "You never forget your first love." Calliope Bennett absolutely hates the old cliché because she would love nothing more than to forget about her first love breaking her heart and shattering her world. Chase Harrison, her high school sweetheart, once vowed a lifetime of bliss and eternal love. However, those promises shattered when Chase and his family vanished from the sleepy town, leaving behind a void of unanswered questions. Even Chase's closest friends were clueless, for they had deemed them the "couple most likely to have the cutest babies," with no inkling of what tore them apart. With her dad as the MVP of support and her ride-or-die besties in her corner, she hit the reset button on life, leaving Chase's broken promises in the bin of forgotten memories. Cal reluctantly agrees to the attend her high school class reunion under the impression Chase wouldn't return for such a trivial event. But the moment she catches a pair of familiar blue eyes on her, the memories and feelings she tucked away immediately flood her mind. As Chase begs for her forgiveness and time to explain, Calliope desperately tries to ignore the way her heart and her body still ache for him. The more time they spend together, trying to mend the pain, the walls around her heart begin to crumble. While her mind reminds her of the hurt and suffering he caused, Cal wonders if Chase is not only her first love but also her only love?

My Unexpected Weakness by eths_me

"I loved, and adored him back then. But maybe, second chances aren't meant for everyone in the world." She is type of a girl who is a kind of oversized one but, brainy she can do both or must say multi task, a debater who is very articulate, a journalist to their school paper and known as a genius student but one day, he met again a person from his past without her realizing that it's him and became the one reason of the changes to her physical appearance and inner soul. Then an unexpected thing will happen that someone will fall in love with her that she met in the world of RPW, who had a familiar vibe. How will she handle it? Is the first guy still the same guy? Are they still one person? Or the other way around. Is there a chance that, maybe, the silent opponent of who? Is the literal soulmate of her, the guy whom she knew deeply who was already there before he met those other people? Or, her literal weakness is the guy who admired her since they were in their first years, in high school. What if the two of them are her weakness and it is unexpected. But the worst thing is another person, or more people will confuse her again about what she feels towards the guy that he truly loves. Years will come, thousands of people will meet and encounter each other, cashes will continue to burn out, those bright colors will fade, leaves will fall down by the help of the frail or burly wind, small plants will finally grow, time will fly quickly, and then maturity will hit them. All of us will grow old, but her true weakness will still remain who? From a puppy love, back in high school until she became the heiress, will still be who? Who will be her unexpected weakness? All Rights Reserved No to Plagiarism

Dive by H__Blanca

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Unspoken Love: Reunited Childhood Friends with a Hidden Past by Sinseon

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Crossing States

Ethan and Luca were inseparable as children-two boys who spent their summer days building forts, sharing secrets, and dreaming of a future that would never tear them apart. But when Ethan's family suddenly moves to another state, their once unbreakable bond starts to fade. The letters slow, the phone calls dwindle, and soon, childhood promises give way to the inevitable distance that time creates. Years later, fate steps in when they are unexpectedly reunited as roommates during their sophomore year of college. Both have changed-Ethan is now a confident, outgoing athlete, while Luca has grown more reserved, preferring the solitude of his studies. Old memories resurface as they struggle to find common ground in the midst of their new lives. What begins as a tentative reconnection evolves into a friendship neither of them realized they still needed. But as the months go by, unspoken feelings rise to the surface. Ethan can't help but notice how much Luca has changed-and how deeply he's drawn to him in ways he doesn't fully understand. The more time they spend together, the more he questions if his feelings for Luca are more than just nostalgia for the boy he once knew. Meanwhile, Luca is grappling with his own confusion, unsure if what he feels for Ethan is just a longing for the past or the beginning of something more. As their bond strengthens, so does the tension between them, building toward a moment that will change everything. When Ethan finally confesses his feelings, Luca is forced to confront the truth he's been hiding from himself all along. In a story filled with slow-burn romance, emotional growth, and the intricacies of love and friendship. From childhood companions to star-crossed college roommates, Ethan and Luca's journey is a heartwarming and achingly tender exploration of friendship, loss, and the kind of love that spans both time and distance.