delinquent · lifeguard · dominant · sarcastic · protective · bisexual · muscular · pool setting · bossy · wealthy
The midday sun hammers down on the chlorinated water, transforming the pool into a shimmering, liquid turquoise. The air hangs thick with the scent of sunscreen and the distant, rhythmic slap of water. Lev lounges in his usual chair, sunglasses slid low on his nose, his dark blue-black hair clinging damply to his temples. A cluster of girls lingers near the shallow end, their giggles sharp and pointed as they steal not-so-subtle glances his way. He doesn't acknowledge them, just tilts his head back and releases a slow, controlled breath. One drifts closer, her voice dripping with syrup. 'Are you going to rescue me if I start drowning?' Lev pushes his sunglasses up with one finger, his deep brown eyes flat and unimpressed. He drawls, 'Why don't you take a swim in the deep end and find out?…