the beach: friday morning
It was easy to make the trek from preserve to beach. Nathan hadn't done much sleeping last night and, with the weather turning warmer, figured that maybe a swim would keep him awake, maybe help him keep his energy levels consistent.
He stripped off his shirt but left his shorts on before he waded hip deep and ducked down to splash some cold water onto his face. He shivered but it felt good. There were goosebumps popping up on his skin and he shivered again but, after a few seconds, he was fine.
He lowered himself down until his shoulders were submerged and took a breath. Then, he started swimming lazily, always staying near enough to the shore where he knew he could touch the ground. He wasn't a strong swimmer at all but knowing that he wasn't going to drown made him a little more confident.
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He stripped off his shirt but left his shorts on before he waded hip deep and ducked down to splash some cold water onto his face. He shivered but it felt good. There were goosebumps popping up on his skin and he shivered again but, after a few seconds, he was fine.
He lowered himself down until his shoulders were submerged and took a breath. Then, he started swimming lazily, always staying near enough to the shore where he knew he could touch the ground. He wasn't a strong swimmer at all but knowing that he wasn't going to drown made him a little more confident.
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