Swimming back to you
Hetvi7262
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  • Reads 126
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  • Parts 17
  • Time 2h 54m
Hetvi7262
Ongoing, First published Aug 12, 2024
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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.
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43 parts Complete Mature

"You shouldn't need to drink to try and drown your feelings Kayla. I've watched the people around me do this all my life and it doesn't fix anything." "I know it won't fix anything, but for right now it helps me forget" "You can't keep running away or hiding. In the end it all catches up." "You sound like you've been through this before." "I guess you could say that." "You want me to open up to you, but are you ever going to open up to me? I want to get to know you Tyler, but you are so closed off. You know why I got knocked over by that wave? Because I was watching you, I was watching your face and seeing how free you felt riding that wave. It's the only time I've ever seen you let go. You know that someone hurt me, but I think you have been hurt too. When you're ready to talk, I'll be waiting. Maybe we can help each other." "Maybe I'm not worth getting to know" he replied. "And maybe I'm not worth you trying to save me either. Or maybe I am" With that I got up and left him to think about what I said. I put my cards on the table, now it was up to him to make the next move. ******** A year ago, Kayla had it all, doting parents and a relationship with her older brother that others envied. By the end of junior year that changed, she's left broken after a series of events in her life, but she is determined to hide her pain from her friends and enjoy the summer. That is until she meets Tyler, who can see right through the hurt. He has his own secrets though and isn't ready to let anyone in. Together they will either fall apart or fall together.

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