Water, it's an essential part of life. Without it, we wouldn't have life on this planet we call earth. It's soothing, calming, and powerful, so very powerful. It's the only place I can truly be free. I slowly open my eyes as I look up from my spot on the floor of the pool. The water was a welcome weight around me like a blanket as I gently pushed off the bottom and started to rise to the top. Shaking my hair out of my face I turn and look at my best friend with a raised eyebrow.
"Was there something you needed?" I asked as I pulled myself onto the edge of the pool, my arms crossed over my chest as my best friend of over twenty years sits next to me.
"Just making sure you're still alive," He chuckled as he ruffled my hair, his dark grey eyes meeting mine as he ran his gaze down my body. I rolled my eyes as I flexed my lower half.
"You're such an idiot," I said as I grabbed his wrist and pulled him into the water with me. He gave a sharp yelp as he fell face first into the cool refreshing water. I dove back under the water and wove myself around him, my eyes never leaving him as he finally righted himself. I gave him a smile as I swam closer to him, my hand reaching out to cup his face. I leaned in close and gave him a small grin as I dared him to catch me, a game I knew he'd not be able to refuse.
With a flick of my body I was off, knowing he was right behind me trying to catch me. A giggle bubbled out of me as I twisted to keep out of his reach, knowing he was gaining quickly. I frowned as I felt a hand brush against me. I slowed down and turned to face my friend as he made his way closer to me, a smug grin on his face as he crossed his arms. I pointed up to the surface and started to rise, he nodded as he slowly followed me. As we broke the surface of the water he wrapped his arms around my neck as we bobbed in the water.
