Gabriel turned slightly and nearly choked at what he saw.
Across the crystal-clear pool, Sophie had stepped into the water. She still had her veil on, her wet green hair tied in a lazy bun, strands slipping free to stick against her soft shoulders. She was wearing a slim black two-piece that clung to her curves like a second skin.
Right beside her was Cassie, just as dazzling in a bright sky-blue swimsuit. Her usual cold demeanor had been replaced with a soft and graceful air, her toned figure half-submerged.
Gabriel instinctively looked away, coughing into his fist as he sank further into the water, suddenly very interested in the bubbles on the surface.
Even for someone with as much self-control as him, he couldn't help but feel slightly aroused staring at the girls.
He was human, after all.
"Focus... focus on the stat," he muttered under his breath.
But that was easier said than done.
Because they weren't exactly helping.
