Chapter 24: Between laughter, love and... unforgettable butts

  The audience was still roaring with excitement after Talión's epic victory, but for the Blue Mountain team, the real magic occurred after the competition.

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  The chat with the people who saw them

  Bruno and Valeria

  While the team was picking up their things in the locker rooms, Bruno plucked up the courage and went out to look for Valeria. He found her near the exit, talking to some friends.

  "Valeria?" he called, feeling his heart about to come out of his chest.

  She turned around and smiled.

  "Hey!" I saw your career, Bruno! You did it amazing.

  "Really?" he asked, still incredulous.

  "Of course!" You're very fast... Have you always swam this well?

  "Not always... but..." Bruno swallowed saliva. I tried to give it my all because... well... I wanted someone special to see me.

  Valeria blushed slightly and gave him a small friendly blow to the shoulder.

  "Well... I'm glad I was that person."

  Bruno didn't know what to say, but when Valeria left, a silly smile was stuck on her face.

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  Jocelyn and her mother

  Jocelyn was in the stands, watching the water, when her mother approached her.

  "You were amazing, daughter," her mother said with a proud smile.

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  Jocelyn was silent for a moment before answering:

  "I thought you weren't coming...

  "I wasn't going to miss it," his mother said, putting a hand on his shoulder. And you don't know how proud I am of you... you've always been strong.

  Jocelyn felt her chest tighten. Without saying more, he hugged his mother tightly.

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  Azrat and "his coffee girl"

  Back at Azrat's house, the team met to relax. That's when Azrat decided to tell his story.

  "Guys... you won't believe what happened," he said, gathering everyone.

  "Now what?" Luz asked.

  "Do you remember the girl from the cafe?" Well... he smiled at me and greeted me from the stands! She was clearly impressed by me.

  "Are you sure I wasn't greeting someone else?" Jocelyn joked.

  "No!" I saw it clearly. His eyes were shining. I could hear how in his mind he said "Wow... that blond has me crazy."

  The group laughed.

  "Brother... you were so tired after your race that I'm sure you hallucinated." Talión joked.

  "No, no, no, I swear by my special shampoo for curls."

  "Then it must have been very special!" Luz said, laughing.

  Although no one believed him at all, the team was left with the image of Azrat telling his crazy story over and over again, excited as never before.

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  Luz and Talion

  When night fell and the group was already resting, Talión and Luz were left alone on the terrace.

  "You know?" Luz said, recheasing on Talión's shoulder. Today I thought I was going to die of fright watching you compete.

  "And what did you think when I won?" Talion asked, with a mischievous smile.

  Luz gave him a little push.

  "That you looked amazing... and that swimming suit suits you too well."

  Talión let out a laugh.

  "Do you say it?" The one that everyone didn't stop looking at today?

  Luz raised an eyebrow.

  "What are you talking about?"

  "Come on... you know that you are the center of attention when you put on that tight suit.

  "This suit?" Luz got up slowly, turning provocatively. His ass, firm and perfect, was completely in Talión's sight.

  "How can you have such a butt being a swimmer?" Talión complained, unable to look away.

  "Maybe because I'm incredible in everything I do," Luz said, winking at him.

  Talion bit his lip.

  "Do you know what's the worst?" That I can't even tell you that you're not right.

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  The closing of the day

  While everyone was going to sleep, Aurora approached Talion and put a hand on his shoulder.

  "You know that you have become more than the best swimmer on this team, right?"

  "What do you mean?"

  Aurora smiled.

  "Today you didn't just win a competition... you joined this team like a real family.

  Talión smiled, feeling that Aurora's words were what he needed to hear most.

  "And we're going to get to the Olympics together."

  "No..." Aurora said, correcting it. We're going to win those Olympics.

  The two stared at the starry sky, knowing that the real journey was just about to begin.

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  End of chapter 24