Nancy awoke early in anticipation of a day at the lake. As she loaded up her car and packed her bikini in her suitcase, memories flooded back from her childhood summers spent on its sandy shores. She vividly recalled learning to swim by the old wooden dock, building sandcastles that would inevitably be overtaken by the lake waves, and watching the sunset paint brilliant pink and purple hues across a glassy surface.

The two-hour drive went by fast, as Nancy’s excitement grew. She pulled into the gravel parking lot, now dotted with potholes. Though the place seemed a bit more worn down since her last visit, seeing the glittering water through the trees instantly transported Nancy back in time. Now she was all grown up and ready to show off her sexy tight body in her stunning bikini.

She settled into the perfect spot on the beach, slathered on sunscreen, and eased back in her beach chair. The sun felt warm and comforting on her skin. Lazily, Nancy watched families playing in the shallow water, teenagers gathered around a Bluetooth speaker, and a couple walking hand-in-hand by the shoreline.

As wispy clouds drifted by overhead, Nancy’s mind wandered as well. She daydreamed about childhood crushes from summers by this lake, memorable trips with friends during her college years, and even her aunt’s lakeside wedding years ago. This view never failed to bring back nostalgic memories.

The morning slipped away to the soundtrack of birdsong and gently lapping water. When Nancy’s stomach rumbled, she treated herself to a hot dog from a nearby concession stand, chuckling at how the prices had nearly tripled from her youth.

Bellies full, people gradually began migrating home while Nancy stayed put. She didn’t want this perfect lake day to end. As the sky darkened from azure to eye-catching shades of pink and orange, Nancy took it all in. No matter how much time passed, she knew this small town lake would always hold a special place in her heart.