That said, bragging wasn't needed. As soon as we got back to the girls' section, we were met with a chorus of cheers and claps. Abby, of course, was leading the cheers and chanting various praise our way, much to my embarrassment.

I didn't need a mirror to know I turned some shade of pink knowing the girls were cheering for us. Morgan was clearly slightly embarrassed too, though she also clearly was proud of what she had done. I caught her gaze and she gave me a smile, something I knew she didn't do much in crowds. I couldn't help but smile back.

"Want to go swimming?" she asked...