Swim Team
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- | You’re on the swim team. For some it’s a clique, for others it’s an opportunity to be competitive and macho, and occasionally it might even be a popularity contest. Some are here because their parents made them join, some because they enjoy it, and nearly want to see some teammates in tight racing suits… or less. You’re a teenager, | + | You’re on the swim team. For some it’s a clique, for others it’s an opportunity to be competitive and macho, and occasionally it might even be a popularity contest. Some are here because their parents made them join, some because they enjoy it, and nearly want to see some teammates in tight racing suits… or less. You’re a teenager, mostly driven by anxiety, sex, embarrassment, peer pressure and self-loathing, probably in that order. Above all, your life seems to be a quest for validation. |
- | You live in a small city, and the swim teams around here mostly compete with teams within about an hour drive. The local high school has a team, and for the families that can afford it there’s a private swim and racquet club with | + | You live in a small city, and the swim teams around here mostly compete with teams within about an hour drive. The local high school has a team, and for the families that can afford it there’s a private swim and racquet club with its own team. Some of the teens are on both teams. Beyond that, you are: |
*[[Swim Team - Alexandra|Alex, a sporty, athletic girl who loves competition and winning.]] | *[[Swim Team - Alexandra|Alex, a sporty, athletic girl who loves competition and winning.]] |
Revision as of 19:24, 30 October 2019
You’re on the swim team. For some it’s a clique, for others it’s an opportunity to be competitive and macho, and occasionally it might even be a popularity contest. Some are here because their parents made them join, some because they enjoy it, and nearly want to see some teammates in tight racing suits… or less. You’re a teenager, mostly driven by anxiety, sex, embarrassment, peer pressure and self-loathing, probably in that order. Above all, your life seems to be a quest for validation.
You live in a small city, and the swim teams around here mostly compete with teams within about an hour drive. The local high school has a team, and for the families that can afford it there’s a private swim and racquet club with its own team. Some of the teens are on both teams. Beyond that, you are: