So far it had been a pretty fun day. I was hanging out with my boyfriend, Gunner, and we met up with Norman and his girlfriend, Cody. We all thought it would be fun to go jump in the lake, even though it was freezing outside. First, Gunner had swung from a rope and fell into the water, followed by Norman. It looked like so much fun, that I wanted to do it, too, but I was afraid too because of my condition. Cody told me that I should go for it. I did, which was a huge mistake. I took off my oxygen tank, and did exactly what Cody said I should do. I didn't come back up right away, however.
Everybody was panicked, but luckily, Norman helped me to safety. I was covered in towels and my oxygen tank was put back in. Norman calmly soothed me as I cried and shivered. I wanted so much to be able to do what the others did, and because I had been foolish, I almost got killed! Norman took me by surprise when he rounded on Cody, screaming at her. Gunner tried to calm him down, but it was no use. I wasn't just crying for myself now, but I was crying for Cody, who just walked away after Norman screamed at her. I also cried for Norman, because he was such a sensitive soul, and he had been against me jumping in the water in the first place. I should have listened to him.
I ended up feeling better, and we all got dressed and headed home. Norman didn't speak to Cody the rest of the day, even though she had tried a few times to talk to him. Norman blamed Cody, but I didn't. I did, however, feel good, knowing that Norman cared so much about me. Had the roles been reversed, I probably would have freaked out, too. Gunner took my hand as we walked.
"Are you sure you're okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine."
"Bates really freaked out on that girl, huh?"
I nodded my head, thinking about what he said to her. How I wasn't a plaything. It made me feel good inside, even though I still felt bad for Cody.
"I'm sorry, Emma. It must have been pretty scary."
"It was, but it's fine. It's over now. I'm actually concerned about Norman."
"Why? He just freaked out, but he'll be fine."
"Gunner, Norman is very special to me. He's very sensitive, too, and I just want to make sure he's okay."
Gunner gently kissed me on the lips and then put his forehead against mine.
"Then talk to him, Emma, if it's that important to you."
I nod my head, and we continued on our walk. One thing is for sure, I would never try a stupid stunt like that again.
THE END