I rewatched this movie and was shocked to discover how little fanfiction there is for Russ and Amy, so I wrote this. Future chapters will be longer I'm sure. I just don't know when that will be. I am planning to do Nanowrimo this next month, but I will certainly not forget about this little story. Enjoy!
1. He saved you
It was quite the traumatic experience, nearly drowning in your own backyard. The four young adults were worn out both mentally and physically from the ordeal. Since the water had been turned off, it was once again safe. For the time being, they were busy drying their clothes and cleaning up as best as they could.
Ron was sitting on part of the flagstone, trying in vain to dry his jacket, which was now permanently stained with mud. Down closer to the water were his brother Russ and the Szalinski kids, Amy and Nick.
"Ugh, mud is still mud no matter how small you are," he heard Amy say. "I can't believe some stores actually charge for this stuff."
Ron cast a glance over to his brother. He had been very quiet since the sprinkler system was turned back off. After all, Russ had jumped right into the muddy puddle after Amy when she had fallen in, and had even had to use CPR on her when she was unconscious. It was obvious to Ron that his brother liked her. Why else would he go to all that trouble? Ron grinned to himself, thinking that his brother had been looking for an excuse to do something like that.
He continued to watch Russ with renewed interest, and quickly realized that his facial expression wasn't one that matched up with this theory. He was still nervous and anxious, very unsure of himself as usual. What was the problem? He had saved her life! But his thoughts were interrupted by Amy again.
"That was really great, what you did for Nick," she said softly.
Russ looked up at her to acknowledge that he heard her, but never said anything. He quickly returned to cleaning his arms.
"What about you?" Nick spoke up finally. "He saved you too, you know."
That was it. The elephant in the room, and the reason why Russ was still so nervous. He had saved Amy's life, but she had yet to thank him. All he wanted was her approval, her acknowledgement of that fact that he had saved her. He wanted her to notice him.
Russ had perked up when Nick spoke, and Ron could sense the awkwardness in the silence that followed. This was it, his make it or break it moment. Amy smiled sweetly and simply said, "Yeah, I know."
What a letdown, Ron thought to himself. Was that really all she could do to show her appreciation? Gosh what a bimbo she was. Returning his gaze to Russ, he found that his other brother was glancing down and trying to hide the smile and blush creeping onto his face. Apparently, that was enough acknowledgement for him. Ron just rolled his eyes. This romance stuff really made him want to puke. At least he could tease Russ about his little crush when he needed some good ol' blackmail and revenge.