Faded and Changed (Luke Hemmings)

Chapter 1

The water is freezing. Everything is numbing over. I can't breathe. I can't move. I can feel my consciousness slipping. With my last but of strength I push myself to the surface. A hand is reached out towards me and without thinking I grab it and let it drag me onto a bright yellow inflatable raft. I coughed up water and blood. my head was pounding and I couldn't move my foot. "No, NO!" I yelled before passing out.
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One week earlier

My parents aren't the richest people alive. My mother sings live at a restaurant every night, and my father owns a small music store. I also get a small job when I can, to help my family out. We were never able to afford anything too expensive, but we have been saving up for this cruise for a long time.

This was supposed to be the best summer of my life, and it turned out to be more horrifying than I could ever imagine.
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"Mariana! Get in the damn car, we wait one more minute and we aren't going to make it!" My mother yelled from outside.

Giselle, my best friend, helpfully sat on my suitcase while I tried to zip it up. We were going on a cruise for a month, so naturally I packed my entire wardrobe. Our ship was taking us around all of the Hawaiian Islands, making a stop at each one for exploration. Me and my parents had to get on a plane to Hawaii and then board the ship there.

"You have fun okay? I know you've never done that before but just try. And don't you dare stress about beginning senior year when you get back!" Giselle sat on my suitcase, babbling. I think she was more excited about me going on this trip than I was. I rolled my eyes. "Oh, senior year, pshh, no stress at all!" I state sarcastically while giving her a glare.

My suitcase finally zipped and she hopped off. "I'm gonna miss you, Mariana Belle Davis." she said, embracing me.

"Diddo, Giselle Josephine Chevalier."

I pulled myself out of the hug and rushed outside before my mother could storm into the house and snap my neck.

Climbing into the car, I glanced up at the window to my room, Giselle stood there, waving. She promised she would look after my rabbit, Hopkins, and all of my mothers plants.

The engine came to life and I leaned my head back, closing my eyes. Finally, finally I would have the summer I have been waiting for the last three years.

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(A/N) Sorry for the short beginning but I wanted to get myself started. I swear it's not going to be this boring in a few chapters, you'll see if you stick with this story ❤️