~3rd person POV~

It was nighttime, five boys were sitting around a small fire while a friend of theirs went to get some sticks for the fire. They sat in awkward silence looking at each other tiredly or they just stared at the fire interested on seeing it crackle.

"So, what now? Preston is getting sticks. Probably gonna take him hours, we need something to do." the shortest one spoke up breaking the silence looking at each and every boy, "Why not do a prank?" the blonde spoke, everyone's eyes lit up. Minus one.

"What are you guys thinking?" the oldest of the boy asked raising his eye brow, not looking up to this "Oh come on, Rob! A little scare won't hurt him!" the one in the checkered hoodie said. Rob, the boy, quickly shook his head to deny "No, nononono. And No! You all know he can get scared easily. You remember what happened last time." Rob said remembering what happened last time.

"Well we are still doing it, if you don't join then we will say... Uhh, it was your idea! Yeah, your idea." the tallest shrugged coming up with the idea "W-what!?! He'll hate me!" Rob looked at them like they were crazy, "Is that a yes or no?" the checkered boy said smirking at the older boy, his body resting on a tree "Ugh... F-fine! But if you push it too far you are going to regret it." Rob glared at them going inside one of the tents and digging through his stuff grabbed a flashlight. He left the tend and stood outside looking at the boy with a glare.

"Okay... So here is the plan. Rob, I need you to find Preston and bring him here, we will think of an idea when you leave." The blonde said a smile on his face "Ooh, a surprise attack!" everyone yelled joking happly minus the boy, of course, "Lachlan, you better not do something bad." Rob said glaring at him before turning around to go look for his friend.

The blond smirked and quietly followed after him trying not to make any sound. Soon everyone caught on what he was doing and followed after him giggles leaving their mouths.

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Preston wasn't looking for what he was supposed to, he was just walking around humming a tune that was stuck in his head. Not caring about where he is going. Not knowing the consequences of getting lost. He probably didn't care anyways.

He didn't even have a flashlight to lead his way, so it was pitch black, the moon the only thing shinning the way. He looked around passing by some sticks. He had time alone why not use it. Some peace and quiet. He stumbled across a lake, the blue water having a blurry reflection upon the moon and the stars up in the sky. He smiled and walked over closer to the deep lake.

~Preston POV~

I kneeled in front of the pond dipping my hand in it. It's cool and clean water cooling my hand. I swirled my hand, the moon reflection rippling. I was feeling the tranquility of being in the woods. But this water looked deep, do not want to swim in here.

I never wanted to come, it was pretty much a waist of my time because college sorta decided to give an entire homework essy. But this feels nice, getting me relaxed. Sorta glad they dragged me here getting my bum out of the couch.

"Preston!?" I quickly turned around startled a little bit, I looked up at Rob confused. I took my hand out of the water and dried it using my pants, "Why are you here?" I asked standing up staring at him "U-uh, you just took so long and I wanted to see if you didn't get lost. Which doesn't look... Like. You. Are. Lost..." he said awkwardly and slowly but grinned anyways, "Oh-okay? I guess we can go back." I said about to stand up but I saw Rob not moving, instead he was staring into the bushes glaring at something. I gave him another confused glace "We going?" I tilted my head a little bit to the side coufused "Actually, this view is kinda nice. Let's enjoy it while we still can." he said turning around quickly and looking at the pond, he was acting suspicious but I didn't ask of it don't want to push any of his buttons.

I looked back at where he was staring at, which was the bushes, and saw nothing. I shrugged it off thinking it was just animals and turned around looking at the shining water, at least I am with someone this time, but it's not really the same.

~Rob POV~

They are all here, they followed me. But, because I don't want to get blamed on, I stayed quiet hoping to not regret saying anything. I just hope they are not going to do what I'm thinking. I beg of them. I took quick glances at the bushes but stopped seeing they were telling not to look, I looked back at the beautiful water. I noticed Preston giving me some glances but he didn't ask. Normal of him.

I started hearing rustling from behind me and I shut my eyes not wanting to see what will happen next. Quiet footsteps were heard from behind us. Preston so unaware on what was happening.

Just scare him.

Just scare him.

Just scare him.

"AHHH!!!" I heard a splash they didn't scare him, instead they pushed him in the water, my eyes widen as I stared at the water.

Preston stared splashing around, trying to keep his head above water, like a dog trying to swim for his first time and he was coughing. I glared at the guys who were laughing not knowing he was drowning. At all. But they didn't know. Should have stopped them.

"YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO PUSH HIM IN!!!" I yelled at them Vikk was the only one who stopped laughing and his mind came into retaliation when he looked ing the water, I took off my hoodie and my shoes tossing it on the ground next to me "Calm down, Rob." Lachlan laughed rolling his eyes, he has no idea. I shook my head and looked at the struggling boy who went underwater. My eyes widen and I quickly dived in and swam down trying to grab his arm but missed. I went above water gasping before looking down trying to find him. A orangish-redish shirt

"Ro-" It was Vikk who spoke up, I went under water cutting Vikk off and saw him, diving head first I started paddling my feet, my arm reaching out. To me it looked close but I bet I was no where close to him. I tried grabbing him again missing him. My lungs couldn't hold anymore but I didn't give up, I used, both, my legs and arms to go deeper.

I grabbed Preston by his waist and held him close. I needed to breathe, I needed us to breathe. I started swimming up, really needing the air oxygen, the O2. I could feel my heart beating slow down.

Soo, close...

I gasped instantly choking on the water. Preston almost slipped out of my hand, but I grabbed onto him again. My vision becoming blurry. Man it was hard to see.

Just then I felt a pair of arms help me up. And Preston was taken from my arms.

We hit above water and I instantly started coughing water. But I couldn't stay awake any longer I then passed out, out of exusation and lack of air.

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"Rob!?"

"Rob!!"

"Rob!"

I groaned moving first my legs and then my body, my head leaned to the side, my lungs hurt, my everything hurts. I opened my eyes seeing my surroundings. I'm in a tent, my tent, or the tent that me and Preston shares.

I groaned slowly sitting up seeing all the guys here, they all softly tackled me into a hug. I was surprised not expecting a hug.

"What... Happened?" I asked my face full of confusion and awkwardness.

They pulled away all guilt lying on their faces most of them about to say 'I am sorry' but Vikk cut them off "You guys almost made it above water but failed and almost drowned. Mitch and Jerome jumped in to save you." Vikk pointed at Preston then at Mitch and Jerome "We are majority sorry." Vikk said, but my eyes stayed glued on Preston "Is... He okay?" I started to panic a bit "Yes. Yes he is fine. Calm down, please." Vikk said, I crawled over to him looking closer seeing he was fine and slightly awake.

"I-I have a question." Jerome spoke up in the silence, the question directed to me. I hummed in response waiting for him to shoot the question "Why didn't you or Preston tell us?" Jerome asked his voice quite low to try and not get me mad, I did warn them, didn't I?

"What do you mean?" I looked at him "Why didn't you tell us that-uh, Preston couldn't swim?" Jerome asked really hoping not to get me mad, no buttons pushed, "Because he knew you guys would make fun of him." I simply replied "How do-" Mitch started but I cut him off "You guys make fun of everything about him so just adding something like this makes it easier. Which you guys would probably ask to go swimming then say 'oh wait'. As a joke of course." I said looking back at Preston who's eyes fluttered, he was awake, "We are gonna go. I gotta change so, bye see ya later." Mitch said leaving the dimly lit tent followed by Jerome, Vikk, and Lachlan, who hesitantly left.

I softly smiled looking at him seeing his eyes slightly open before closing again "I know you are awake." I said quietly rolling my eyes, I laied down next to him, giving him space "Mmm... T-too obvious?" he slowly opened his eyes, his dark brown eyes meeting mine light chocolate ones. He smiled which I returned one back "You okay?" I asked with a slight frown "Y-yeah... I'm fine.." he let out a huff and reached for the blanket not feeling like getting up, I chuckled "Cold?" he nodded, I smiled and scooted next to him pulling him close to me. Preston huffed unable to grab the blanket. Preston gave up on trying to grab the blanket and leaned his head back looking up at me.

"Ya know, you will get cold too." "Yes. I know." I closed my eyes pulling him closer to me "But you are warm." I mumbled grinning "What do you mean?! I'm cold!" he said being over dramatic "Hi cold-" "Just shut up." I chuckled and it wasn't longer until we both fell asleep.

~3rd person POV~

Lachlan sat down in his tent upset on what he did, he rubbed his face as tears fell out of his eyes. He burried his face in his knees. He truly was really REALLY sorry and he didn't know how to say it.

Vikk entered the tent, waving a bye to Mitch and Jerome. He looked down seeing Lachlan, he frowned and walked behind him. He pulled Lachlan into a hug and rested his head on the taller boy resting his body on him. Lachlan calmed down feeling a pair of arms around his shoulders, or a light body on him. He slightly smiled but it was covered by his knees.

"Hey. They are fine." Vikk said rubbing his arms up and down "How do you know that?" Lachlan's voice was muffled "Listen even though they almost drowned, they survived. I am pretty sure they forgive will you anyways. Trust me, Preston can't be mad at you forever for not knowing something he didn't tell you." Lachlan leaned back taking his hand off of his face and wiping his tears.

"Do you wanna see them?" Lachlan shrugged but then nodded "Okay let's go." Vikk said trying to push Lachlan up, who didn't move. He just wanted to see him try. Vikk huffed and gave up, leaning back on him. Lachlan chuckled standing up making Vikk yelp and fall on the ground. Lachlan smiled and chuckled again looking down at Vikk who was laying on the ground facing upwards glaring at Lachlan. He was putting an act to make his buddy happy. But, it did work.

Lachlan held out his hand for the short boy to grab, he grabbed his hand and stood up. Vikk chuckled and walked out of the tent followed by Lachlan. They passed by Mitch and Jerome who were sitting in front of each other, Jerome staring at Mitch passionately, a smile on his face and a hand on his cheek. Mitch, not wanting to look at him because he already knew what he was doing, was trying to avoid the awkward tension. Both already changed to something more comfortable, a short and t-shirt.

Both of the two youngest boys reached the other two's tent and quietly unzipped opening it slightly just enough for both to see. They peaked inside and grinned they giggled but covered their mouth trying to not wake any of the sleeping boys up. Too bad they woke Preston up, but he didn't move, he just listened.

"See, they are fine." Vikk snickered a warm smile coming across him "I mean, sure..." the younger, yet taller, boy smiled knowing that he really didn't know Preston could not swim and it was all a big misunderstanding. But if Lachlan knew he wouldn't have pushed the dark haired boy in the deep water.

"Also, I want cuddles. Lachy, gimme me some cuddles." Vikk whined looking at Lachlan "No." "What they get cuddles and I don't!" Vikk whispered as Lachlan slowly closed the tent back up making sure it was all zipped up, "Pwease!" Lachlan rolled his eyes and started walking back to their tent "Stop asking." "Please! Please! I want one! Just one! Please! Pretty please?! Come-" Vikk yelped as Lachlan carried him bridal style.

"Yay!" Lachlan rolled his eyes but smiled walking the rest of the way to their tent. He layed Vikk down on the sleeping bag then Lachlan zipped up the tent before laying down with Vikk, who then snuggled close to him. Lachlan rested his head on Vikk's closing his eyes relaxing. Vikk smiled before falling asleep.

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"You look good today." Jerome whispered to Mitch who blushed at his comment "You now noticed?" Mitch joked trying to hide his blush a grin on his face "No." Jerome stopped to think for a second "You look good every day." Jerome smiled "Tell me something I don't know." Mitch smirked messing around with him "Um, I can't you already know them all." Jerome smirked back looking into Mitch's eyes then looked away "Also why was Lachlan caring Vikk?" Jerome asked staring into the two boys tent.

"Vikk wanted cuddles." Mitch replied leaning forawrd sorta geting comfortable "Ooh! Is Vikklan real?!" Jerome smirked looking at Mitch then back at the tent "Sense when was it not?" Mitch said, making Jerome giggle "I bet, both, Vikklan, and Poofless, are cuddling each other." Jerome said looking at Mitch "Hehe. Yeah." Mitch looked up seeing stars up in the sky, he was too occupied with the white and yellow blurrs to see Jerome walk over to him and sit next to him.

Jerome wrapped his arm around his waist and pulled him closer, Mitch not minding the closeness. Mitch rested his head on Jerome's shoulder. Jerome smiled and rested his head slightly on top as he looked at the stars. Both admiring the dots on the dark blue sky.

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