My Embarrassing Swimming Test by Gary Rubidge 100 Word Flash Fiction contest entry |
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Dive in. Swim freestyle to the other end of the pool and back to pass the test. Easy. One by one, everyone in the class easily completes the task, earning their certificate and graduating to the next level. The instructor barks. “In you go.” I dive into the frigid blue water and breathlessly swim as fast as I can. “Oh look.” I hear the cry of laughter and giggles. “He’s lost his bathers.” I’d forgotten to tie them and now they’re floating away. I instinctively cover myself, and sink. The instructor reactively jumps in, rescuing me in front of everyone.
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