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departments. I guess it ’ s part
of the program.”
    “And?”
    “Including the pool ,” I
mutter.
    “Oh.” Her expression falls.
    “Shit, Dani. What am I going to do? This internship is my ticket to
finally doing something on my own. I can ’ t let
this go.”
    “How did you not know about the pool before now?”
    “I was desperate to get in. I just answered Yes to all the requirements
and hoped I wouldn ’ t get that one. But it ’ s on the list they just gave me. The lady on the
phone said the pool is only a backup for the lifeguard on duty and that I can
get a CPR certification while I ’ m there. Shit .”
    “Maybe you can get a pass. Maybe it ’ s not a
big deal to skip that one rotation, or they can switch it to something else.”
    “Maybe, but Dani there were a over a hundred people trying to get this
spot. It was a miracle I got in. If I show them I ’ m inadequate before I even start, I ’ ll lose the shot at getting a job there
afterwards.”
    She scratches the back of her head. “There ’ s gotta be something we can do. Maybe Zack can
think of something. He knows everyone here. Maybe he can get you lessons with
the swim instructor.” Just as she says that, Zack walks in. “Speak of the
devil,” Dani grins.
    “What?” Zack nods.
    “Natalia needs swimming lessons. Can you hook her up?”
    He shrugs. “Maybe. They only have Tyler now. Not much demand for swimming
lessons in the winter.”
    “Can you ask him?” I plead. “I can ’ t do the
internship unless I can swim.” My throat thickens. Even if Zack is able to help
me, that would mean getting in the water and, oh yeah, fucking learn how to
swim in a little over a month. What the hell am I thinking? Zack sees the
change in my expression and promises to pull whatever strings he can. I hug him
tight as he tells me everything will be alright, and I make myself believe it ’ s true. He pats my back and turns to Dani.
    “I actually came to tell you two that they ’ ve switched tonight ’ s shift for the lunch tomorrow.”
    “What?” Dani scowls. “What the hell? Why?” The lunch tips are not even
half of what we make in the evening, courtesy of the drunk slobs that can ’ t see straight by the time the bill comes.
    “They ’ re closing the lounge tonight.
I guess one of the pipes underground is leaking and they have to fix it before
it bursts.”
    “Dammit.” Dani sighs.
    “There ’ s
a game in Derek ’ s
room at ten. ” Zack ’ s eyes dart to mine. “Everyone needs a partner.”
    I give him a nod. “As long as Dani ’ s okay
with it. I already owe you, so if it ’ s good
with her it ’ s a Yes.”
    Dani shakes her head. “It ’ s fine. I ’ m out. I
need to study for the Econ final. I ’ m
already behind.”
    I sigh. Dani still has two finals left to take in Buenos Aires. I don ’ t push because I know she needs to study if she
wants to graduate in May.
    “Are you sure you want in?” Zack eyes me skeptically. “You seem a bit
distracted and I ’ m counting on my wins tonight.”
    I narrow my eyes. “Are you doubting me?”
    “Nope.” He raises his palms in apology. “Just making sure. See you guys
later. I ’ m smashed from last night. I ’ m gonna take a nap.”
    I leave Dani studying and go to the gym to burn off the adrenaline from
the call. What the hell will I do? The only water I tolerate is a steaming
Jacuzzi. I trick my mind into thinking it is no different than a bath, but
getting inside a real life swimming pool is a different story. The Wombats
blast from my headphones, the only effective way to shut up my mind as I sprint
on the treadmill with my eyes closed.
    Once I have nothing else to give, I take a quick shower and set off to
the Jacuzzi to unwind. I wonder if Zack had time to talk to Tyler, and if he ’ s willing to help. I text Zack and he tells me to
hang on. My phone rings as I ’ m about to
step outside into the pool area. It ’ s Zack. My heart jackhammers my ribs.
    “So?