Kakabili lang ni Gideon ng bagong bahay na may malaking swimming pool, and when he invited me over, I was like, "Oh, this is just another casual invite for a hookup, right?" Pero hindi ko in-expect na pagdating ko doon, talagang naka-swimming trunks siya, standing by the pool like he's actually waiting for me.
Good thing I had a swimming lesson scheduled tonight, so may dala akong swimsuit sa kotse. Nagpalit ako agad at lumusong sa malamig na tubig ng pool.
Napansin ni Gideon ang inflatable sleeves ko. "Hindi ka pa marunong lumangoy?" sabi niya na may nakakalokong ngisi.
"Hindi pa," I admitted, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Hindi ko pa kayang pigilan ang hininga ko underwater, lalo na kung lulubog na ako."
Alam ko naman ang mga basic moves ng breaststroke—how to kick, move my arms, and l
