Demi sighed. Today was going to be a long 8 hour shift at the pool. Her birthday was going to wait. As a new 20 year old, she needed the money. Lifeguarding definitely paid the college bills and she was also thinking of treating herself to a trip to France.
So there she was, on a Saturday, standing beside the length pool in her uniform: a red t-shirt covering her soft C-cup peaks and baggy black cargo shorts, with her long brown hair neatly tied into a blue ponytail.
There was nothing sexy about the uniform but with people's blood flowing from the swim, anything could make them horny. It didn't help that she was mixed. As a half Japanese and half Scottish young woman, she had sharp chestnut eyes with a perfectly cute petite face. She could still feel the looks at her from the old men in the whirlpool behind her as she squatted down to adjust the length swim rope dividers. Her toned ass tightened against the black fabric, accentuating her fit, muscular curves. However, it was something she learned to tolerate and begrudgingly accept. None of the regulars made any moves, especially since she was explicit about having a boyfriend.
Now what was her boyfriend going to get her tonight? He knew it was her birthday...
"Hiya beautiful. What're you thinking about?" Beneath her, one of the patrons removed their goggles. It was Al.
Al was a senior that frequented the pool every morning. He was a widower and retired. Wife died three years ago. Everyone just called him Old Al but he was fit for his age. Rumor had it that he had a thing for younger women. He enjoyed their company, and other things... but for the most part, he was a gentleman to Demi.
"Nothing much Old Al. Just the usual. Only thing different is that it's my birthday!"
"It's your what?"
"Today's my birthday Al."
He nodded and smiled but obviously didn't get the message that was interrupted by the splashes from the diving board jumps (and probably because he was quite old). Demi scanned the pool--it looked fine. She squatted down.
"It's my birthday today Al!"
He laughed, "Oh! Oh! I see. How old are you then?"
"20."
"Wow. How I would love to be 20 again. Enjoy it. A gorgeous woman like you shouldn't be stuck in the pool."
"Thanks Al. Honestly, your body is doing great for your age!" And it was true. Al had monstrous stamina. He wasn't the fastest, but he could swim at length without rest.
"I try, I try..." He trailed off and was silent for a bit.
"Are you going on your whirlpool break now? You did your first 20 lengths."
He remained silent. Self conscious, she looked down, realizing he was looking down her shirt. Past her silver tear necklace, her pink sports bra and perfect curves of her cleavage were in full display. She paused for a few moments-- then mentally shook her head and stood back up.
Out of the trance, he replied, "Yeah. Just about. I think I'll just hang in the water for a bit first."
She cocked her head to the side. Usually, Old Al followed a pattern: 20 lengths, whirlpool, 20 lengths, steam room and a final 20 lengths before changing. He usually didn't hang around. Then, she noticed Old Al was adjusting the black Speedo swim briefs. Did he get a...
"Demi it's time for your 15." Melissa, the other lifeguard on deck, walked over to her.
"Thanks." Why did it matter to her what Old Al was doing or feeling? Silently scolding herself, she walked off the deck, leaving Al wading in the deep end. Little did she know how deep they would go later today...
Back in the break room, Demi found a seat and rested her weary long legs on the chair across from her. Her phone showed one missed call. It was Derek, her boyfriend of 3 years. She called him back, curious what he planned for her special day.
"Hey babe you called?"
"I did Dem. Did you check the voice message I sent you?"
"Why would I check my messages if I can just call you now? What's the plan for tonight? My shift ends at 3. So I'll be out in 2 hours."
He hesitated, "Well... you know how I told you about Jeff winning the hockey tickets in a contest?"
Demi didn't like the direction this was going, "Go on..."
"One of his mates can't make it, and I'm their only other guy that is close with this friend group. Maybe we can..."
"Are you really suggesting that Derek Lloyd?" She cut him off.
It wasn't that she was spoiled. Derek had been hinting about how great her 20th birthday was going to be. She KNEW he was going to make it special. For him to suddenly throw it all away for a night with his boys? It was unacceptable. Every ounce of bitterness and anger bled into her mind and words...
"Babe. Just listen. Everything is still ready, we just gotta move..."
Hurt and shocked, Demi listened for more, before realizing she had already hung up on him, as if by instinct. In perfectly inconvenient timing, her break was also over. Gathering her things and hurt feelings, she stormed back out for her final shift of the day.
Before she started, she had to go check in the steam room. Usually a quick peek was enough, just to see that no one was on the ground. However, today, Old Al was the only one there. He was lying down on a towel and obviously didn't notice she opened the door. He must have been deep in thought about something or someone. As per policy, Demi had to make sure he was conscious. But before that, she saw a noticeable bulge coming from his swim briefs. She gasped. It wasn't even erect. If it was off, she was sure his would be much bigger than Derek...
What was she thinking? Her mind was a mess since the phone call.
"Hey Al you there?"
He raised himself quickly and sat down. He seemed a bit embarrassed.
"Of course I am. Why're you so upset?"
"How do you know?" She raised her eyebrows.
"Come. Have a seat for a bit. No one's going to drown." He patted the hot steamy spot beside him.