☄Darkness in the Way of My Dreams (1x1)

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As her mind slowly starts to go blank, she felt a warm hand resting on her chest. Then, it began to pump, moving up and down. Some water managed to escape her lips, but there was still some stuck inside.

Her grip on life was slowly slipping as her air supply diminishes. It was a surprise that she was still alive, but half of her body was already immobile. If nobody saves her, this could be the last time she ever sees Aer. A few more tears fell down her cheek when she knew that this was the last time she'll see Aer. Nobody else mattered, she only wanted to see Aer. Even for one last time.....

[Cloudsong]

As Aer realized that she was slowly slipping away, his eyes widened. "Tori.." he whispered, voice broken as it cracked. She couldn't... She couldn't be gone. Silently he reached down with his hand and gently stroked her cheek. It was a caress that lasted only a second, and he realized that there was only one chance left for her life. Not thinking of the consequences, he leaned down and put his mouth to hers, breathing in and out, trying to make her lungs work. Please don't die..., he kept on repeating over and over in his mind. But if she didn't, what her reaction be?

(FAIL POST Dx Sorry.)

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{haha no it's okay, I understand. There's not much to post with a half dead girl XD}

Tori began to cough up water. Her eyes slowly opened as life brought back to her cheeks. At first it was blurry, then her vision became clear. It was Aer! She blushed seeing his lips on her. Her eyes widen as she slowly sat up and hugged him.

"I-I'm alive...I'm alive!!" she began to laugh and scream and happiness as she hugged Aer tightly. Then she gave him a kiss on the cheek, "You saved my life...." she looked into his eyes and smiled. "Is there any way I could repay you??" she hugged him tightly again and kissed his cheek. Words wasnt enough to describe how happy she was, but then she realised how much smothering she did to Aer. She blushed then laughed nervously.

"S-sorry..." she apologised nervously and stood up. She brushed a strand if her hair behind her ear looking down embarrassed. It was a habit of hers to do that whenever she's embarrassed. But what she said to Aer was true. She wanted a way to thank him for saving her life.

[Cloudsong]

Aer couldn't describe the happiness that came upon him as Victoria opened her eyes. Then he realized the awkward position they were in, and quickly pulled away. He was about to apologize for kissing her, but then he realized that she would know that he was doing it to save her; she wasn't stupid, after all. And that idea.. of us kissing... His thoughts trailed off. That idea wouldn't even ever occur to her. He smiled slightly at her, then his eyes widened a bit with surprise as she kissed him on the cheek. As she looked into his eyes, stormy gray met blue, and he was dazzled for a moment. The moment was broken, however, by her standing up. She was blushing. Why, though?

He stood up as well, brushing off sand that had collected on his hands. "You don't need to repay me in any way," he said lightly, voice gentle. It was enough to him that she was alive and well; she meant more to him than she would ever know. And not just as a friend. "Are you okay?" She had just gone through a lot. And so had he..

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Tori smiled and nodded at him. "When I was nearly dying...I realised that life could be easily taken away from you. So I learned that we should all live our lives as if today was our last day." her eyes were set on the stars in the sky. She saw life in a different perspective now and she wanted things to change. Regrets were no longer in her mind and all she wants to do it live life.

She looked at Aer and smiled. She slowly walked over to him and gave him a tight hug, "I love you so much, Aer. Nobody in this world has been with me as much as you have and I'm very thankful I have a wonderful best friend as you." she smiled and hugged him once more. For some reason her heart was beating loudly, but she figured it was just her excitement. But really, its Aer, he's making her heart beat faster than usual.

"C-can we try going in the water again? And this time can I hold your hand so I don't get lost? I'm sorry I'm so clumsy." she laughed a little and held her hand out to him as she smiled.

[Cloudsong]

Aer listened silently. She was so right; life was something they all took as a given, while in reality it could so easily be taken away... "I agree," he said quietly. He had learned that he would be much more careful to take care of her. It wasn't so much his life that he was afraid of losing... it was her. She couldn't ever disappear from his life.

As she hugged him, he closed his eyes tightly when she couldn't see. Best friends. The words echoed through his head, and for some reason he felt a sinking feeling of regret. Because that was what they were; what they always had been, and always would be. When she pulled away, he forced a smile. "I love you too," he murmured. If she could only know how much he meant it, too.

At her suggestion, he nodded. He seemed brighter at the thought that she was willingly going in. "Sure," he agreed. Holding her hand would be a plus, too, though he would never admit it.

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Tori smiled and held o to his hand, she laced her soft fingers with his gentle ones. She slowly in the water. It gradually increased in height as they walked deeper. Then she remembered their deal.

"Not to be nosy....oh who am I kidding! Yes to be nosy, who will you be asking to the prom." she laughed a little as she contradicted herself then smiled at him as she nudged his arm. She continued to hold his hand as it hid underwater.

Though she was asking a quite private question, Aer should trust her enough to tell her the girl's name. Tori looked at him curiously and awaited for his response.

[Cloudsong]

He followed her as she approached the water, and glanced over at her as she took his hand. Though she had asked to hold hands, it still slightly surprised him; in a good way, though. As he felt the water seep up around his legs, he couldn't help but inwardly sigh. He had never expected this to happen... For Victoria to overcome her fear.. But then again, he had never expected to kiss her. Though it wasn't really a kiss, he told himself sternly. However, though it had been the thing that had saved her, he would always think of it as their first - and only - kiss.

The question stumped him. Aer hesitated, obviously looking nervous. "You just came back to life, and the first thing you want to know is who I was going to ask to prom?" He shook his head incredulously. "Well... I've thought better of it.. I could never ask her." He knew that she would press for the name, and was still unsure on how to answer.

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Victoria yawned sarcastically, "Stop beating Around the bush." she smiled and used her free hand to pinch his cheek gently.

"Please tell me or....." her voice trailed off as she tries to think of a condition. Then she had a great idea, "Or I'm going to prom with Aaron." she smiled and laughed a little at the silly thought. She wasn't serious, but she just wanted to know who it was.

"If I'm asking too much, you don't have to tell me now. But I do wish to know before you ask her." she gave him a gentle smile and continued to hold his hand. She didn't want to make things more awkward for them so she slowly took her hand away from his and began to swim under the water. She dove down, her blond hair moved like silk underthe water as she smiled and looked at the beautiful corals sitting on the bed of the water.

[Cloudsong]

Aer frowned. She would go with Aaron? Though he didn't actually think that she was telling the truth, it wasn't a good thought. "Well..." His voice trailed off. "I was going to.. to ask someone who was popular." With that, he said it all; she would have rejected him. For a moment he felt a surge of panic. What would she say if he told her he was planning on asking her...? He couldn't. I'll have to tell her it's someone else... "It was... Myra." He named the first girl that came to mind; it was a girl who was always ordering other people around. She was... beautiful, in a way, but not someone he actually liked. He hoped that Tori would believe him, because Aer obviously hadn't liked the girl in the past.