A/N: For Jilytober Fest 2022, week 3 microfic prompt: wonder
Of course James had a pool.
Lily pushed through the blue, kicking gently. She'd never had lessons, but she wasn't frightened. She stretched out, sunlight like spiderwebs across her arms, and her fingers grazed the gravelly bottom. Success. Then she turned her body fluidly and propelled herself to the surface.
She broke through the seal, gasping. James stood at the edge. It had been kind of him to invite her; unexpected. She wondered why. They were friendly, these days, but only kind of.
He was looking at her.
"Come in," she said.
There was sun in his golden eyes.
"Alright."