~Matt's POV~

"Haa... Haa... Thank... God..." I panted as I resurfaced above the water. After getting hit with that huge wave, it was hard getting up from the water. I looked around to find {Y/N}, but couldn't see her. "{Y/N}...!" I called repeatedly, but I still couldn't find her.

Oh, God. Oh, God, please no.

"Matt!!" I heard someone scream from the shore. It was Mello. He quickly swam towards me, and as soon as he noticed that {Y/N} wasn't there, he began to freak out. "I saw the wave... Where's {Y/N}??"

When I didn't answer, he grabbed my shoulders and shook me violently. "Matt... Where is she?! Where is she, Matt?"

Seeing Mello that distressed caused my voice to crack as I managed, "I don't know. She hasn't resurfaced yet."

And just like that, the life drained out of his face. His eyes, which just a few moments ago were so full of pride and joy, were now just simple glassed-over spheres.

It reminded me of back at Wammy's; That day when she took on 5 guys at once, only to break an arm and leg and pass out. Mello, upon seeing her so badly beaten, had no colour in his face. All you could see was the rage and anger as he balled up his fists. Now was no different. But instead of anger, there were other emotions. Grief. Worry. Fear. But there was one that stood out the most; Determination.

"I'm gonna find her." He said, and dove into the water. I sighed, knowing fully well that he wouldn't be able to find her on his own. I dove into the water and helped Mello search for {Y/N}.

~Mello's POV~

"I saw the wave. Where's {Y/N}?" I asked Matt once I got to him. The wave had taken both of them down, but only Matt was there. When he didn't respond, I felt my heart drop. "Matt... Where is she? Where is she, Matt?"

Matt looked me in the eyes and almost began crying. "I don't know. She hasn't resurfaced yet."

No. Not her. Please, no. God, please no.

I'm not letting go of her yet. We just had a kid. I still haven't asked her to marry me!! No, she has to live.

And with that, I looked at Matt with determination and grit my teeth. "I'm gonna find her." I muttered before diving into the water.

{Y/N}... Stay strong for me! I'm gonna find you.

I heard a faint splash behind me, and I knew right away that it was Matt. There was no way in hell that he'd sit back and watch while {Y/N} was in danger. Not after what happened when I left. I shook off the memory and dove even deeper, opening my eyes under the water to see if I could spot anything.

Where the hell are you {Y/N}?!

I swam up to the surface, took a quick breathe, and dove down again, searching as much as I could. For the first time in my entire life, I felt my heart sink deep into my chest. Even when I left, I was able to see an opportunity. But if {Y/N} was to die, then I had no choice but to die with her. I felt my eyes sting, as if I were crying, but the water made it impossible to tell.

Then I felt an urge to breathe again, so I quickly swam up to the surface and took a deep breath. While I was above water, I saw bubbles coming up from a nearby area. Is that Matt... Or...?

And as soon as I thought it, Matt came up behind me, gasping for air. "Did... You... See her?"

I didn't respond; I just dove to the bubbles. Surely enough, {Y/N} was under the water, limp and lifeless. I slung get over my shoulders and began to swim to shore. Matt swam beside me, making sure that I didn't sink whilst carrying {Y/N}.

Dammit! Shit, shit, shit!!

Finally, when we reached the shore, I took {Y/N} off of my shoulders and set her down flat on the floor. Then I pressed my head on her chest, looking for any signs of a pulse.

Please, please, please...

...and there was the faintest heartbeat I'd heard.

She's still alive. Barely, but she's alive.

Matt grabbed my hand and pushed me over. "Breathe into her mouth; hold her nose. I'll pump up and down. Quickly!!"

With tears in my eyes, I put my mouth on hers, breathed in, and began to help Matt with the CPR. And all of this unfolded with a frozen Near standing in front of us.

"Come on, {Y/N}, c'mon!!" Matt said as me pushed on her chest. "C'mon!! You have to wake up!! COME ON, DAMMIT!"

And for the first time in my life, I saw Matt break down. No matter what it was, he had tried to stay strong. But that day pushed Matt over the edge. He began crying and pushed down even harder, completely focused on reviving {Y/N}. It made me feel even worse, and the tears spilled from my eyes. I took my mouth off of {Y/N}'s and put my hand on Matt's shoulder. "Matt, stop it, you're gonna hurt her!"

"Would you rather her hurt or dead, Mello?" He snapped, and I grit my teeth.

"Dammit, Mail Jeevas, you're not going to bring her back like this!!" I yelled, and immediately I regretted it. Matt glared at me, his face soaked in tears and water.

"Well, Mello, do you want me to just sit here and watch as she fucking dies?! I know that {Y/N} would be relentlessly trying to revive you right now; so fucking do the same!!" He yelled, continuing the CPR.

I looked back at {Y/N}'s lifeless face and pushed her {H/C} hair out of the way of her eyes. I hesitantly put my lips back on hers and held her nose, struggling to calm my nerves.

Listen, {Y/N}, you can't hear me, but please, don't leave me alone here. I ant live without you. If you die, I die. And I'm not ready to leave everything behind yet. I love you. Please, open your eyes.

"M-Mello... Her hand..." Near muttered, pointing at her right hand, which was twitching ever so slightly.

Almost there... Come on, {Y/N}, open your eyes. Please. Open your eyes.

"I think she's waking up..." Matt said, halting his rough CPR.

I waited. 5. 10. 20. Seconds passed with no sign of {Y/N} waking up. Feeling a bit helpless, I pulled her onto my lap and kissed her forehead. "Baby, I know you're hurting right now, and that's okay. But I can't live without you. A life without you isn't a life at all. I need you here, with me. So please, wake up. I love you."

I heard sniffs coming from Near. The calm, collected, and emotionless Near was crying. He took a step forward and placed his hand on my back. "I'm sorry, this is my fault. If I hadn't made you come out of the water to talk with me, you would've been able to... To..." He managed before breaking down.

"No, it's my fault. I should've held onto her when the wave hit. But now I'm alive and she's..." Matt said.

I grit my teeth. No. She's not dead. I moved her off my lap and began to continue CPR and mouth-to-mouth.

Wake up.

Wake up.

Wake up.

Please, I love you. Wake up.

And with one last breath, her eyes snapped open and she coughed up a ton of water. "Mel...lo?"

I held my breath, making sure that what I was seeing was real. Once I was sure, I pulled her into my arms and didn't let go. "Oh, thank god. You're alive. Thank god."

"What... The hell... Happened?" She said, struggling to maintain a proper breathing pace.

"You and Matt were hit by this huge wave, and you almost drowned. Matt and I were able to get you to shore, but we've been performing CPR on you for the last few minutes. I was worried that you were... That you had..." I explained before bawling my eyes out.

{Y/N} weakly rubbed my back and smiled. "I wouldn't die so easily. I love you too much to leave you alone."

That's right... The engagement ring...

But before I could ask her he million dollar question, Matt and Near tackled the two of us, tears streaming down both of their faces. "THANK GOD YOU'RE OKAY!!" Matt yelled, and Near nodded in agreement.

{Y/N} giggled. "Thanks, you two. I'm glad that you care so much. I feel so loved." She said, before noticing the fact that Near was crying. "Aw, Near, you were crying too? Don't worry, I won't die so easily!"

Near nodded and wrapped his arms around her, squeezing her tight and not letting go. Under normal circumstances, I would've been a bit jealous. But in that moment, I felt Near's pain. {Y/N} was like his older sister, and losing her would destroy him. It would've destroyed all of us, for that matter.

"Ah, M-Mello has something to ask you." Near said.

"Eh? What's wrong, Mel?" She said.

I glared at Near, who smirked and winked. This freaking brat...

I sighed in defeat and pulled the ring box out of my pocket. "{Y/N}... I love you more than anything else, and you mean the world to me. Would you do me the honour of becoming my wife?"

~{Y/N}'s POV~

"{Y/N}... I love you more than anything else, and you mean the world to me. Would you do me the honour of becoming my wife?"

I froze. Mello wants me to... Marry him?! Marrying Mello has been something I've wanted to do since we got together!!

"Mello..." I muttered, "Of course I'll marry you!!"

"Really?!" He said, taking the ring out of the box and placing it on my finger. "Oh, my god. I love you so much right now!!"

I smiled. "Love you, too, Mello..."