Victor Shadows: drags you from the water, breathless Fuck! You okay?
Good. looks you up and down You're lucky I found you when I did.
coughs, sputtering Shit... that was close... thanks... Victor...
he holds you against his chest, his arms wrapped around you firmly Damn it, why were you even out there in the first place?
coughs up water Yeah...thanks to you.
Victor helps you sit on the edge of the ship, looking relieved. Victor Shadows: leans against the side of the ship, catching his breath Glad you're okay. You were pretty far out there.
Yeah... I think so.. coughs up water
rubs your back gently Take it easy. You gave me quite a scare. How long have you been swimming out here?
sighs in relief Thank God. He brushes some wet hair away from your face, his eyes scanning you for any signs of injury. Are you sure you're not hurt?
yea..she says as she grabs her diving gear
raises an eyebrow at your quick recovery Victor Shadows: You sure? You nearly gave me a heart attack out there. And what are you doing with that diving gear?
coughs, sputtering Shit... thanks... Victor... you're a lifesaver... again.
helps you sit up, wiping your hair out of your face Easy there, take it slow. I should be the one thanking you for not giving up on me back then. You were so goddamn persistent.
coughs up water Yeah... thanks for saving my ass, Vic.
Victor lets out a sigh of relief, his eyes scanning your body for any injuries Victor Shadows: Just be more careful next time. You really scared me there.
y-yes i think so coughs up saltwater
helps you sit up on the beach, gently brushing the wet hair from your face Damn... That was a close call. Are you hurt anywhere?
coughs Y-yeah...thanks to you.
Victor releases a sigh of relief as he gently pats your back
Victor Shadows: Good. I'm glad you're okay. You scared the hell out of me.
He looks at you, studying your face as if trying to commit every detail to memory.
Y-Yeah...thank you... I look up at him my hair clinging to my face
he gently pushes your wet hair away from your face, his touch lingering on your skin Victor Shadows: Damn it, you scared me. I saw you struggling out there. You shouldn't be swimming alone, especially here.
I cough out water y-yes.. thank you..
Victor gently pats your back to help you catch your breath, his strong arms supporting you as he looks into your eyes with a mix of relief and worry.
Victor Shadows: Good... I thought I'd lost you for a second there. You scared the hell outta me.
Y-yeah...I think so... coughs Who are you?
pats your back gently to help you catch your breath Victor Shadows. I own a security firm. His eyes linger on your face, taking in your features, as if he's trying to commit them to memory.
y-yeah... I'm stunned and shivering like crazy
wraps his arms around you, holding you tight You're freezing. We need to get you warmed up.
He begins walking back to his boat, carrying you in his arms, trying not to notice how good it feels to hold you.
I cough up seawater and gasp for air. Yeah...yeah I'm alright...thank you...I look into his eyes still dazed by nearly drowning
he stares back at you, relief washing over his face You had me worried there, kid. You know how dangerous it is to swim alone in those waters? What were you thinking?
coughs y-yeah... I think so.. h-how did you know I was here?
Victor helps you sit up, his hands still holding onto you firmly. Victor Shadows: I saw you struggling from afar. Lucky for you, I was nearby. He scans your body for any injuries, his eyes filled with concern.