"Buffy's right. Our mom taught us and she was a Queen in the pools." For a moment, her smile slipped. She really missed their mom, and for Dawn it had only been a little over a year. But Tim's words caused her to brighten again. "No way am I backing out. No one beats a Summers woman." Despite her bravado, she had noticed the bruises on his abs, and figured it was his ribs, so she planned on going easy on him. Or at least easier than normal.
Maybe.
She then looked over to Dean and Buffy. "Do you two want to come in, too?" Because the sisters could totally gang up on the guys. The grin she sent towards her sister would've said it all....had Buffy's eyes been open. After offering the invitation, she suddenly dashed past Tim and dove neatly into the deep end of the pool.
When she emerged about halfway in, she pushed her damp hair back, then turned to see if either of the others were coming in. "This is like...the best pool water ever!" It was clear, without any hint of chlorine.