Once Mitch had finished introducing the coaches and giving us the rundown on how training would go, we broke off into our respective groups to meet with our individual coaches. As I was to be competing in the 400 meter freestyle, I would be working closely with Dasha which made me quite happy. Unfortunately, I would also be working closely with Amber. I didn’t let that bother me, though, as there was nothing I could do. Amber had it out for me but I knew that, when we were together in the water, there was nothing either of us could do but swim our best and try to race faster than the other.
“Ladies,” said Dasha, addressing our small group. Standing next to Dasha was another one of our coaches, Jenny, while us swimmers huddled around in a circle to listen. “First, I want to congratulate you all on your immense accomplishment. Very few swimmers make it this far and you should all be very proud of yourselves.”
“This is quite the accomplished class,” said Jenny, nodding along with Dasha.
“Very true,” said Dasha. “I believe we can take Gold in many of the events in Rio so I want us all to take this training very seriously. It’s my hope that we can also take Gold in the medley relay, so I’ll be working closely with both Amber and Marie.”
While Amber kept an even face, I let myself crack a smile at Dasha. I couldn’t help it. She was giving me a light tickle in my stomach.
“Marie,” said Dasha. “As we have you scheduled as anchor for the medley, you and I will be training together to quicken up your stroke post-turn which will also help you on your individual events.”
“Yes, Coach,” I said, smiling, looking down.
“I want you to all know that I’m one of you,” said Dasha firmly. “I’ve been in your shoes, standing right where you are.” With that, Dasha turned her body around and reached down to her black spandex shorts. Folding the waist down, she revealed the pale flesh of her upper rear, showing to us all her small Olympic tattoo, those five colorful rings threaded together there on her butt. Dasha then let her shorts snap back. “I’ve been there, I’ve Medaled, and I can make it happen for you, too.”
I couldn’t get the sight of Dasha’s pallid behind out of my head, punctuated by that traditional Olympic tattoo. I knew a few of the other girls I stood around with, including Amber, also had that tattoo and considered that I should get one myself. Having qualified for the Games last time around, I knew that I could have gotten my tattoo then but it just didn’t feel right after I had dropped out.
“We’re scheduled to have the pool first,” said Dasha, double-checking this statement on her clipboard. “Let’s focus on freestyle first and see what you ladies can do. I’ve watched footage, of course, but I’d like to see you all with my own eyes. So let’s drop these tracksuits and get into the pool, yeah?”
While we all began to slip out of our matching Team USA tracksuits, I couldn’t help but keep my eyes trained on Dasha. She and Jenny quietly discussed their game plan together and she didn’t notice me watching. I knew my thoughts were improper, probably against the Code of Conduct, but I had it bad. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. You feel feelings inside of you that you’re not supposed to have, yet you continue to have them anyway because it would be even harder to suppress them. I needed to find out more about Dasha. I was eager to get closer.
“Marie,” said Dasha, looking up and meeting eyes with me. “In the pool, please.”
“Yes, Coach.”
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