Page 6 of Swim Crush

“Uh…he came with the name.”

“Well, at least you can see him. He lives with your parents I’m guessing, right? In town?”

Hayden nodded, then smiled. "Yeah, you're right."

When we both had our food, I asked, “Mind if I sit with you?”

“Sure. I mean, I don’t mind.”

We found a table in the corner and made small talk about the swim team. I told him what a hard ass his dad was, and he reminded me that he’d spent many more years with him than me. Unable to withstand the need for psychological release, I divulged that Professor Fraser had asked me to work out with him.

“And you said yes?!”

I nodded.

“I wonder if he’ll wear tweed in the locker room,” Hayden wondered out loud.

“You’re kind of funny, aren’t you?”

Hayden shrugged. “Better than funny-looking.”

I looked down when my phone vibrated. “Finally.” I shot off a reply to Danny and told him to meet me at the gym. He didn’t know about my second note or the professor.

CHAPTER 3

“Sup?” Danny had found me outside the athletic center, leaning against the wall.

“What took you so long?”

“Jackass. Should I have sprinted here? I didn’t think I needed a workout before the workout. We swimming, lifting, or both?”

I shrugged. “Maybe both. Start with weights? Also, by the way, Logan and I found a second note.” I fished it out of my pocket and let him read it. “Thoughts?”

“Well, he likes Greek mythology-”

“Also, Professor Fraser asked me for workout tips today.” I held the door open for him.

“You think a professor would hit on you?”

“Shhh!” There were a few other people in the foyer.

“Or leave a note in your gym locker?”

“I don’t know. It’s not like this has happened before.”

“We can keep trying to figure it out, but I reckon he’s just building up the courage to tell you in person.”

“What makes you say that?” I didn’t see anyone changing or in the showers as we walked to our lockers.

“The comment about working out. The whole tips thing. You have no way of talking to him.”

“True.”

I pulled my tank and shorts out of the bag and a note fell out. Danny grabbed it before I could even say something. He read it out loud.

I’m probably coming on too strong, but I’ve known you long enough that I’m sure we’d get along. My favorite color is green as well. You swim faster every time you wear your green speedo, by the way.

♥️ Hermes