Fiction: Group 2
passed out at the bottom of the pool with a rope around your leg.” I nodded my head in agreement “There
was something heavy pulling me down.” I said “You know who did that?” He shook his head “It was
Maylin.” His cheeks reddened “Maylin as in Maylin Monica?” Who exactly was she? “Yes, I mean, I guess
so.” Simon laughed nervously “You’ll never get her in prison. Her father is mayor.” I face palmed myself.
“I’m leaving.” I said angrily. “Wait-“I shut the door.
Two days later I was in the river and shivering. “Ready when you are!” Coach Maya bellowed. I swallowed
and nodded. Simon sat on one of the boats and gave me thumbs up. “3…2…1…GO” I dove in, and I
could feel, the steady heartbeat of the water.
Halfway through, I suddenly felt tired. My stance was drooping and my feet moved slowly, I was about to
tell Coach that I couldn’t do it when suddenly a bunch of pink dolphins appeared. One nudged my falling
feet and another kissed my cheek. I wasn’t meant to give up.
I watched myself stuttering on TV and laughed. Simon, my boyfriend kissed me. “You look silly.” I grunted
“You do, too.” My dad shouted “Dinner’s ready.” I smiled. I felt happy, I had everything.
