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Still Waters Part 2

Brent made a large “Splash!â€? as he did a cannonball into the waters of the lake. He loved being up there with his friends. Summer, John, and Kayla were the best friends he had, not to mention the fact that they were his only friends. “You’re going under!â€? Brent said as he dunked Kayla. She came up gasping for air. “All in good fun!â€? he said, a playful smile on his face. She sarcastically scowled, but she was happy anyway. Anytime with her friends was a good time.
As Summer slowly waded into the water, John ran right past her and dove in headfirst. She gasped as the water splashed up to her stomach, and then laughed when John came up with a mouthful of sand. He spat it out in disgust. Suddenly, Kayla was pulled underwater. “Kayla?â€? Brent said loudly. He dove under, opening his eyes in the salty water. They burned very bad. He searched through the seaweed, through the sand and the rocks. His vision was blurred; his eyes were bloodshot. After five minutes, the three kids sat on the beach in dismay.

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