Avery sat in Ellenton hall waiting for the rest of the crew to get there for dinner. He lost himself in his thoughts while he waited. Everything seemed to be working out for everyone, including him. The swim team was amazing and his numbers were exceeding what his coach originally projected. He knew that had a lot to do with the fact that he was breathing and eating all things school and swimming. He didn't have the luxury of being with the girl that still had his heart after all this time.

He knew there was nothing he could do about Brooke. She was happy and in a relationship with...