A Fear Overcome
Lake Oblongata. A place of fun, peace, and giant lungfish of doom. And for one boy, a place of fear.
Raz groaned for the tenth time that day. "I told you Lili, I can't swim!"
Lili gave an exhasperated sigh. "You'll never overcome your fear unless you tryyy," Said Lili, grabbing onto Raz's arm and giving a tug. The young Psychonaut didn't budge and inch.
"You're not the one who see's the giant, watery hand that taunts me every time I try to go near water. It's watching...Lurking...Waiting!"
Lili shook her head. "You're being over dramatic again," She stated, crossing her arms. "Look, no one is here, it's just us, you won't embarrass yourself, just try!"
"No"
Lili Sighed in defeat, walking out onto the dock. "Fine, you can just watch me swim, that'll be a whole lot of fun," She muttered, going to the end of the dock and jumping high into the air, diving into the lake with a splash. Raz flinched when droplets of water hit him.
He looked out into the water. It looked so...Menacing. Like it could swallow him up at any point. Suddenly he gasped when a watery hand slowly emerged from the water. He could see it floating towards an unsuspecting Lili. Slowly it bobbed on the surface of the water, making it's way to Lili fast.
"L-Lili look out!" He called out, running forward to the end of the dock.
Lili looked behind her just as the hand latched onto her shoulder, "Ra-AGH" She started to yell, but it had already pulled her under before she could finish.
"Lili!!" Raz yelled out. He hesitated, looking down at the water. He took in a deep breath and jumped, using his psychic powers to push him through the water to where Lili had been. When he got to the spot, he dove under. Opening his eyes, he couldn't see anything. He felt around, finally feeling her arm. He tugged hard, and they both broke the surface. Raz took in a sharp breath. "Lili?" He asked, looking down at her.
Lili opened her eyes, a smile forming. "That got you into the water, didn't it?"
"Y-you mean that was a-"
"Yes, it was me that made the hand. You saved me from my own creation," Said Lili, smirking.
Raz was speechless...Not mad, only surprised.
Lili leaned foward and gave him a peck on the cheek.
"My hero"
