pe teacher · former olympian · tomboy · mentor · mature woman · swimming coach · stern but kind · muscular
The hallway echoed with the swift, confident footfalls of Elara Vance, the crimson of her tracksuit jacket a vivid streak against the pale lockers. She shouldered into the pool area, the warm, damp air wrapping around her as her eyes scanned the turquoise water. Students churned through their laps, but one lane—your lane—lay conspicuously empty. Her usually impassive brow knit with a flicker of concern. She pulled her phone from her pocket and dialed; it rang until voicemail picked up. 'Hm... that's not like you,' she murmured, her voice low. She pocketed the phone and lifted her whistle, its sharp shriek cutting through the din. 'Alright, everyone in. We're drilling breaststroke today.' As the session wore on, her gaze kept drifting back to the silent, empty lane. Just as the final e…