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The biggest fear in life is going through something you'd never think would happen to you... - Muxyo (Deviantart)/Tovorach-P (Youtube)

Scott sank slowly to the bottom of the lake, his energy sapped from his attempts to swim back up to the surface. He had been swimming with his friends on a camping trip and sprained his ankle. He tried desperately to keep his head above water, but his sprained ankle kept getting worse. Eventually, his body couldn't hold on and he started to sink to the bottom. Scott didn't know that this would happen, but he knew from the situation he was in that he was going to die. But at least his friends were here and he was glad to have spend time with them until the end. These thoughts flashed through his mind as his vision is fading to black. In his blurring vision, he saw a shadow swimming towards him. He could barely make out the face of the shadow before he lost consciousness.

Vincent swam towards Scott, his brown eyes starting to close. He wrapped his arms around Scott's waist and started to swim back up. Without air in his lungs, Scott's unconscious body becomes a dead weight. With the added weight of Scott's unconscious body, Vincent started to lose air. He was starting to drown too. But he did not give up. He knew he wasn't going to save Scott if he dies too. With a burst of energy, he forces himself up to the surface, one thought crossing through his mind.

Hold on, Scott. You will make it.

Vincent broke the surface of the lake, gasping for air. He swam to the shoreline with Scott on his back. Mike, Jeremy, and Fritz ran towards Vincent as he reached the shoreline. They helped Vincent get Scott out of the water. They laid him down on the ground, his spiky black hair, dripping drops of water on the sand. "Scott! Scott, can you hear me? Scott!" Vincent shouted at Scott, shaking him. He didn't know what to do. Then he remembered what Kevin taught him. He put his ear to Scott's mouth and listened for breathing. He heard nothing. "Vincent, is Scott alright?" Jeremy asked as Vincent put his two fingers on Scott's neck. His eyes widen. No pulse. Vincent shook his head. "He's not breathing." Vincent said, his voice shaking. Mike immediately turned to Fritz. "Fritz, call 911!!" Mike shouted. Fritz nodded and took his cellphone out of his travel bag. He then dialed the number and explained the situation. Meanwhile, Vincent is trying to remember what Kevin taught him about first aid for drowning. He tilted Scott's head, his hands shaking. He then pinched Scott's nose shut and covered his mouth with his own. He then blew two full breaths into his mouth. Scott's chest rises, signaling Vincent that nothing is blocking Scott's airway.

'Okay, this is good. Nothing prevented the air from going in.' Vincent thought as he placed his hands one on the other on the older man's chest. He saw Mike reach out and grab Scott's hand. Jeremy went over to Mike's side and looked at him with worried eyes. Mike hugged Jeremy, telling him Scott will be fine. Vincent took in one quick breath himself before pushing on Scott's chest fifteen times. He then blew another two breaths into his lungs and listened for a response. Nothing. He pushes on his chest again fifteen times, fighting the tears that are welling up in his eyes. Fritz kneels down and grabs Scott's other hand and starts to pray.

It has been two minutes since Vincent started CPR. Mike, surprised that Vincent has not given up, looked at Jeremy who gave him a compassionate but heartbroken look. "Mike... I think Scott is..." He started, but Mike shushed him. "No..." He said. "It'll be fine. Scott will be fine. Trust me." Jeremy looked at the brunette, tears started to form on his face. "But... it has been two minutes. sniffle I think he's... he's..." His voice quivered. He couldn't dare say that word. He feared that once he said it, everything will be over. Mike hugged the blonde as his own tears rolled down his face. "Don't worry, Jeremy. Scott will be okay." Jeremy looked up at Mike, his blue eyes looking up at Mike's own sky blue eyes. "Okay." Jeremy said, wiping the tears from his face.

Vincent started the 20th cycle of fifteen compressions and two breaths, but no reaction came out of Scott. "DAMMIT! Come on!!" Vincent shouted as he pushed on Scott's chest harder. Tears started to run down his face. Fritz put his hand on Vincent's shoulders, but Vincent shook him off and blew two breaths into Scott's mouth once more. "Come on, Scott. Come on!! You can't leave me like this!" Vincent shouted, his voice quivering and panting. He is physically exhausted, but he was not going to quit on him. Not now. He pushed on Scott's chest harder, now focusing on his lover. Then...

Scott began to move. He started to cough up the water that was trapped in his lungs. Everyone jumped back in shock as Scott gasped for air. Vincent rolled Scott over on his side and started to rub his back. "Deep breaths, Scott. I'm here. We're all here. It's gonna be okay." Vincent said as tears of joy streamed down his face.

After a minute, Scott opened his eyes slowly.

"V-Vincent..." His vision was blurry and couldn't make out the figure above him. Soon, his vision became clear and saw Vincent over him. "Shh... It's okay, Scott. It's going to be okay. Help is on the way." Vincent comforted him, his tears still rolling down his face. Scott reached out his hand and wiped them off. "Vincent, why are you crying?" Scott said with a small smile. "I... I saw that you weren't coming up so I went to get you out. Then, when we all got you out, you weren't... you weren't breathing. I thought you were gonna die and I don't want to lose you!" Vincent said, hugging him. "You're my everything. I'm nothing without you. I love you more than anything. So please... please don't leave me!" Vincent sobbed, his voice cracking. Scott smiles and kisses him on the forehead. "Vincent don't worry. I'm still here. It's okay." Vincent smiled and hugged Scott as the ambulance arrived.

Hey!! This is my first fanfiction so I'm sorry if it's crappy. But I hope you guys enjoy! Reviews are welcome! :)