Xing fei Distracted, she misjudged her movement.
Water rushed around her.
She splashed awkwardly, trying to regain her balance.
"Ah—!"
For a moment, panic flashed across her face.
Then suddenly—
A hand grabbed hers.
She looked up.
The blond boy James was right in front of her.
Concern filled his eyes.
"Are you okay?"
The distance between them was so small she forgot how to answer.
Slowly, he helped her back toward the edge of the pool.
Her heart pounded harder with every step.
Not because of the water.
Because of him.
Once they reached the poolside, she sat down immediately, hiding her burning face.
"Leave me alone..."
The words came out far less convincing than she intended.
The boy paused.
Then quietly picked up a towel.
Without saying anything, he draped it over her shoulders.
The warmth surprised her.
She looked up.
He wasn't teasing her.
He wasn't laughing.
He was simply worried.
And somehow...
That made her blush even more.
The boy turned away as if it were nothing.
But the girl remained frozen, clutching the towel tightly.
Because for the first time...
She wished the moment would never end. 💙📖✨