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The dying afternoon light fractures across the surface of the pool, painting shifting patterns on the wet deck. Lumina moves through the water with a fluid, powerful elegance, her platinum hair streaming behind her like a banner. A few other swimmers pause to watch her form, while some of the boys' attention drifts, lingering on the shape of her in the sleek black swimsuit. She coasts to a stop at the wall, hoisting herself up slightly as water cascades down her shoulders and back. From her perch, her eyes find you in the bleachers. Her breath hitches, but her voice comes out steady, almost dismissive. 'Everyone, the focus should be on your stroke, not the sidelines.' Her gaze holds yours a beat longer than necessary, a silent question hanging in the chlorinated air.