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"Knight"

As Hunter waded out into the water, fear began to set in like a ton of bricks crashing onto him. What happened if she drowned? It'd be all his fault! He tried to push the waves aside, and soon, he was beyond his depth, and began to swim. He shoved aside his thoughts of not being a strong swimmer and just concentrated on finding Tori.

Hunter struggled through the water, gasping for air when a wave washed relentlessly over him. He started to feel very conscious of his surroundings.

Finally, when he figured he was far enough out, he held his nose and ducked under the water. He then swam breast stroke through the current, his vision blurred, but on the lookout for any signs of movement.

His head began to spin, and his lungs longed for oxygen. He kicked off from the seabed and leapt up. Hunter broke through the surface of the water and took in a long draught of air. As he went back under, he swallowed a mouthful of salt water. Gagging and spluttering, he went under. He saw tiny white lights as he struggled to come up for air again. But he kept sinking, further and further.

Resistance was futile. He closed his eyes…

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Tori's blonde head burst through the wavy water, struggling for breath. She felt very light-headed. She glanced around. Her surfboard was missing. Her foot strap must have snapped. She tread water while she analyzed the situation. She wasn't too far from the shore, and she wasn't too shook up. Going under happened all the time when you surfed.

The beach was completely empty. No-one in sight.

Wait.

Where was Hunter? He hadn't…? Tori's eyes enlarged. He'd tried to rescue her! But where was he? She looked around hurriedly. She couldn't see him.

Summoning what bout of energy she had left, she dived into the water, her eyes alert. He had to find him, before it was too late. Tori knew swimming wasn't Hunter's strong point, just like she didn't much like fast motocross racing.

Just when she'd almost given up hope, Tori spotted a body being washed towards the shore. Looking behind her, Tori caught the next wave heading her way, and it carried her to the beach.

She scrambled onto the sand and towards where the blonde-haired body lay, not moving. His head was face down. Tori reached him, and pulled his onto his back. It was Hunter alright. She turned her head and placed an ear on his chest. She couldn't hear anything.

Just to make sure, she used two fingers to check his pulse on the side of his neck. Nothing.

Tori gasped, her hand flying to cover her mouth. He wasn't breathing. Her eyes began to warm considerably as she felt tears threatening to flow. Hunter's body was still and lifeless, and yet so peaceful and content.

No. She had to save him. Or at least try.

Tilting his chin up slightly and holding his nose, she brought her mouth to his, attempting to blow air into his lungs. Twice she did that, before pressing his chest with her hands fifteen times. Still nothing. She tried again, pressing her lips to his mouth.

Tori then received the shock of her short life when a hand flew to the back of her head, keeping her mouth connected with Hunter's. The life-saving suddenly turned into a passionate kiss, their lips gracing each other's.

Tori's heart leapt. He was alive! And kissing her! And she wasn't exactly complaining. Kissing Hunter was precisely how she had imagined it, only better.

No sooner had it begun, it ended, when Hunter gently pushed her off him, gasping for breath.

"Now, that's what I call the kiss of life," he breathed, smiling seductively. "Seems like you're my knight in shining armour, instead of the other way round."

Tori helped him up and sat beside him. "Well, it's the thought that counts."

He cupped her cheek with his hand as he leant in to kiss her again.