Gemotions

The scent of chlorine and the echoes of splashing water transported Finn back. The community swimming pool, its tile floor slick with water, was where he learned to swim, and where he first held hands with Sarah. The summer heat, the feeling of freedom, the smell of sunscreen – every detail etched into his memory. He wanted to share that experience with his current girlfriend, Olivia.

He waited for Olivia by the lockers, a sense of anticipation building. She was late, again. He smiled, remembering how excited Sarah used to be when they would go on dates. He saw a flash of red hair, and a woman waved to him. It was a woman he'd met at a party.

"Finn, hey!" she called out, grinning.

Finn was confused. "Wait, you know me?"

"Yeah, I'm waiting for Michael," she said.

Finn looked around. Michael?