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**Gwen's POV**

I felt as though I couldn't breath. Darkness surrounded me and the horrible thought ran through my head; I'm going to die. My life flashed before my eyes, some memories were better than others, then I saw Duncan, his bright blue eyes and sweet smile stayed in my head. At that point I knew I couldn't die now, I couldn't leave him. I searched inside myself trying to regain conciousness. Trying to find my way out of the darkness.

Then, in the haze, something that felt like a soft rock started pumping on my chest. Hot air was rushed into my throat. In what seemed like from miles away I heard someone calling me;

"Gwweeeenn!!!" The voice continued calling out to me, I became desperate trying to find my way to it. Again the rock hit my chest, repeatedly and more air was forced down my windpipe. My hearing became more clear and I heard his voice, so distraught and full of worry.

"Dear God!! Damn it Gwen, please hold on!!! Gwen,....please I can't live without you! You CAN'T leave me! Not NOW!!!" More air came down and Duncan's hands-which I thought was the rock- came and pumped more water from my lungs. I could hear him beginning to cry.

Suddenly everything became brighter as I felt air flow into my lungs and I finally breathed in some much needed air. Though I was too tired and weak to open my eyes I could sense his gaze on my face.

"Gwen?!?!?!" With much difficulty I finally opened my eyes. For a minute everything was just faded color and swirling images. Through the small slits of my open eyes my gaze landed on his face. It was full of worry and hope. His sapphire eyes stared like stone into mine.

"Duncan....." I breathed his name out in a sigh. He let out a sigh of relief. He lifted his head to the sky and whispered;

"Thank you God." His eyes met mine again and he gently kissed my forehead.

"Thank God, oh Gwen I thought I was gonna loose you for good, I don't know what I would have done if you had...." he trailed off.

"Do NOT think like that Duncan. I love you and I promised you'd never loose me, remember?" The words came out as a croak from the saltwater stinging my throat. He smiled one his sweet smiles and clutched my hand.

"Are you alright? Do you hurt anywhere??"

"Just my throat." It came out in another croak. Duncan pulled me to his chest and just held me on the beach. After about a minute he stood up and grabbed the discarded towel laying on the sand. Sitting me up he wrapped me in the towel and began to carry me to the house.

**Duncan's POV**

I picked Gwen in my arms. Her head was nuzzling my side as I carried her fragile body towards the house. In my head I was praising God a million times that Gwen hadn't drowned. If she had,....well suicide wouldn't be an option but it would cross my mind. Other than that I'd be dying inside for the rest of my time alive.

Opening the door I sat down with her in the couch and merely held her in my lap. Gwen, always the tough girl looked so helpless with her head against my chest. The storm outside continued as we sat there. Looking at the clock I realized it was already past one-thirty. I rocked her in my arms while I pressed my lips to her forehead. Inhaling her scent I relaized she'd stopped moving. I panicked looking at her face. I sighed of relief, she was still breathing. After a couple of minutes I realized it. She'd fallen asleep in my arms. I understood, she was worn out from nearly drowning.

Slowly, so not to wake her, I got up and carried her to bedroom. Still feeling cold to me I piled the spare blankets on her before I tucked her in. I sat beside her just watching her sleep. Though I knew she was safe now I still feared leaving her alone in such a fragile state. After what must have been an hour I began to feel a little tired myself. I layed down beside her working my way under the covers. I gently wrapped my arms around her, my skin felt like fire compared to hers....

The rain outside continued to fall throughout the night. Though I'd felt tired a little bit ago sleep wouldn't come. So I just stayed awake and kept watch over Gwen. She slept peacefully and nuzzled her head into my chest more in her sleep. I watched her and kept watching all night........ as if she was going to disappear in the blink of an eye.

Yay Gwen lives!!! :D Aww duncan is sweet don'tcha think? So what do you think of this chapter and do any of you have ideas for the next one???

( Ray William Johnson =3 spoof) "Leave your interesting or creative response in the comment section!)

Gwen: *crying*

Duncan: whats wrong babe?

Gwen: that was the sweetest thing anyone would do for me. *kisses him*

Duncan: I love you too Gwen. :)

Me: These two are so sweet....

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