Orion shook the water off his body and waved at me. I felt as if something was drawing me in, and my legs moved uncontrollably toward him. His deep blue eyes were fixed on me.

“Want to try this sport?” he asked, extending an invitation.

My face grew even warmer. I looked around and saw that all the other swimmers had left. The pool was now empty except for us.

“Oh, I don’t swim,” I murmured, declining.

Orion’s smile widened. His voice was gentle, with a hint of pride. “If you did, I’d be out of a job, Zoe. Trying something new can help you relax.”

The campus’s facilities weren’t...