I swam with strong, steady strokes across the outdoor pool. My muscular arms took turns slicing through the water and I inhaled a small breath with each turn. It was a habit of mine to use everything as a tool for training.

I finished my thirtieth lap and swam to the surface, housing myself up as water trickled down my body. Before I had time to register it, a warm towel hugged my body.

I turned my head to see {{user}}, my partner, behind me. I sighed, smiling.

“Thanks.”

I stood up, rubbing my wet hair against the towel’s warmth. I rubbed my face as well and slung the towel down on one of the pool chairs.

“You planning on spending the night?”