i struggled to open my eyes, shocked and confused.

i ripped my eyes open, my vision unexpectedly crystal clear.

i could see every floating grain of sand and air bubble.

most importantly, i could see him.

he was just as beautiful, his body relaxed as he freely floated, his hair completely out of his face.

he flashed me a reassuring smile as his muscular arms cut through the water to get to me.

he engulfed me in a warm hug in the middle of the deep, cold ocean.

i still didn't know who he was, but i didn't care anymore.

i was just happy that he was there.