Gemotions

The pool water shimmered, the sunlight dancing on the surface. Liam, already dressed in his swim gear, listened as his swim coach, his voice low and steady, went over the change in the meet's lineup. He took a long, slow breath, feeling the cool air fill his lungs. He focused on the details, the new challenges, the opportunities. A faint twitch of his lips was the only sign of his response. He gave a single nod and approached the blocks. The splash echoed, the cool water enveloping him.