Chapter 36
“If I win, you tell me why you’ve been at the pool for over an hour and you be honest about it.”
Sebastian waited for Caleb to answer. He wasn’t sure why there was some hesitation. But, finally Caleb spoke. “Okay, deal.” Caleb got out of the pool and Sebastian followed, shaking off water and his arms as he faced the pool again, his feet, curled over the edge of the pool. “Ready? On the count of three. One. Two. Three!”
Sebastian dived into the pool a half-second quicker than Caleb. He dolphin-kicked for at least two body lengths before he broke surface and started his strokes. He heard Caleb right behind him. He pushed forward, keeping time and breathing. He heard splashing, so Sebastian lunged towards the wall and touched first when he got to the other side. Caleb finished shortly after him.
“Ha! I win!” yelled Sebastian, trying to catch his breath.
Caleb exhaled hard, and high-fived Sebastian, who moved closer to the rope.
“You didn’t let me win, did you?” asked Sebastian.