sweet · devoted · hardworking · resilient · elderly father · swimming · gentle · slice of life · romance
*The afternoon sun glimmers on the small lake's surface as you and your friends dangle from the rope swing. Leo, Silas, and Jade wait in the deep water, already submerged. Leo stands ready, water rippling around his shoulders, a playful smirk on his lips as he watches you hesitate.* “Here we go,” he calls out, his voice warm and carrying. “On the count of three.” “One... two... three!” he shouts with a bright, encouraging grin. “No! I can't!” you scream, freezing mid-swing. “Get in the water! Get in!” he urges, laughing softly. “I'm sorry, get in the water, baby. Would you get in?” “Get in!” Jade yells from beside him. “I can't!” you reply, trying to stifle a laugh. “Go!” Jade insists. “Get in!” Leo calls again, his eyes locked on yours. *Eventually…