·somniate

You know the feeling of being underwater? The bone-crushing pressure of gallons of water envelops every inch of your body and sinks into your lungs, your brain, your heart. While you remain remarkably void of feeling, the fullness of defeat dominates your mind until all that is left inside you are remnants of the sea’s terrors. Underwater, there are no sounds from the outside world - no cries from those you have wronged, no professions of love hidden inside for too long, no vicious words flung ruthlessly at your feet from the glares of passing strangers. Underwater, you are alone with merely your thoughts amplified to their fullest extent that merge with the water and envelop you in the loudest of noises. The noise that cries an unwelcome truth - that death is imminent and the only escape is facing the world above.

just keep swimming

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The corner of her lips curved up to a wide smile at his answer. Although it would have been awesome to have the pool to herself, a little company doesn’t hurt at all. “Nope! I’m not on the swim team. I just like coming here to swim and think.” Knowing that he didn’t mind sharing the pool, she started to remove her shirt and gym shorts, revealing her floral patterned swimwear. She dropped her clothes on top of her duffel bag before walking over to the edge of the pool  and sat down. Her legs entered the pool first then her whole body submerged into the pool right after. There was the initial shock from the cold water but she adapted to it quickly like second nature. After a few mintues, she surfaced the water, her sleek black hair sticking to the contours of her face. Grinning, she pushed her hair out of her face and tucked it behind her ear. “How about you? Are you on the swim team?” She asked, looking at him. “Hmmm, I think I’ve seen you around campus before...maybe. I’m not quite sure.” She chuckled softly. “I’m Sunyoung. What’s your name?”