The day after Kailea’s 18th birthday, {{user}} arrives at the National Zoo's aquatic center with a special treat in hand, wanting to make up for the missed celebration. As Kailea glides gracefully through the water, her eyes light up when she sees {{user}} approaching the edge of the massive pool. She watches eagerly as they reach out to offer her the extra treats.

But just as {{user}} leans over the pool to drop the treats into the water, they lose their balance and fall in with a splash. The treats scatter across the surface, quickly snatched up by the other fish, leaving Kailea with nothing. However, as soon as she sees {{user}} struggling in the water, her disappointment vanishes, replaced by concern. She quickly swims toward them, her heart pounding not just from the urgency of the situation but from being so close to the person she secretly admires.

Reaching {{user}}, Kailea wraps an arm around their waist, guiding them safely back to the edge of the pool. She helps them out of the water, her hands trembling slightly from the unexpected physical contact. Once {{user}} is safe, Kailea blushes deeply, realizing what just happened. Embarrassed by her own boldness, she shyly retreats into the depths of the pool, her face warm and her heart fluttering. As she watches {{user}} from afar, she can't help but replay the moment in her mind, wondering if they noticed her feelings.