The boys undressed themselves and jumped in, one by one.

The water felt terrific. Cold, refreshing and tasted sweet. It was just what they needed to end their summer.

Kyle and Remy dove down and explored the rocky bottom. Richard floated on his back and gently kicked his feet. Remy joined him and they floated together.

"This place is wonderful," said Richard. "Why didn't you tell us about it?"

"Well," said Remy, I guess it was too soon and we wanted to keep it for ourselves."

"It's okay," smiled Richard. "I promise I won't say anything about it."

"Good," said Kyle. "Because we don't want anyone else to know about it. Who knows what might happen?" They might turn it into a public area and ruin it."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Kyle summoned everyone over to him. When everyone gathered together, Kyle held out his arm.

"We all swear to keep this place a secret and never tell another living soul about it, right?"

Remy swore and placed his hand on Kyle's. Everyone else swore and followed.

"So it's settled." said Kyle. "Okay, now let's have some fun."

Throughout the day, the friends swam and played in the elegant little swimming hole. They laughed, splashed, raced one another, even had time for some skinny-dipping. Scott agreed to keep an eye out for anyone nearby.

When it was time to go, the boys got dressed and gathered up their towels. They took on final look at the swimming hole and headed back down for home.

When they reached home, Remy shook hands and hugged his friends and thanked them for inviting him up.

"Don't mention it," said Kyle. "Seriously."

"I won't. Don't worry."

"Good. Well, see you in school."

"You, too."

Exhausted, Remy made his way back home. It had been a long, adventurous summer for him. Now there were only three days left until he would be back in school. He was determined to spend the remaining time relaxing by himself. He knew it was worth it.