My First Time Topping: Heart-Pounding Poolside Rendezvous with Max
Lying on the grass by the municipal pool, I felt nerves twisting in my gut. Early June sun beat down hot, but the place was quiet—no vacation crowds yet. Lake air still crisp. I flipped through a magazine, killing time, checking my watch every minute. Happy-anxious mix. Meeting Max for the first time. Yeah, I’m…