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𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 8: Waterparks and Memories

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As we arrive at the water park, the place is buzzing with excitement. We pay for the cab and head towards the entrance, where we hear laughter and splashing from all directions. It's a sunny day, and the slides and pools look inviting.

We change into our swimsuits. In the crowded changing rooms, everyone's chatting and getting ready in a hurry. Muichiro seems surprisingly chill in his swim trunks, which is typical of him—calm in any situation.

"Let's hit the slides!" Inosuke shouts, already racing towards the nearest water slide with Zenitsu tagging along. Their energy is infectious, and soon everyone's off to their favorite attractions—some aiming for the thrilling slides, others opting for the lazy river or the giant wave pool.

Muichiro and I start with something more relaxing: ice cream. We grab our favorite flavors and find a shaded spot to sit and enjoy. The ice cream is a cool relief from the heat, and we chat about everything from food to our hobbies, laughing along the way.

"Oh My God, really Mui? You tried hitting Yuichiro with a rolling pin because you thought he was someone who had broken into your home??" I laugh.

"Well, yea." He sheepishly grins. "Say that to 15-year-old me."

After our ice cream break, we decide to explore more. We head over to the wave pool, where the waves create an exciting atmosphere. We wade in, feeling the water rise and fall around us. Muichiro naturally holds my hand, and we navigate through the waves together.

At one point, I venture a bit deeper into the pool.

"Come on, Mui! What are you waiting for?"

"Wave"

 Huh?

"Y/N WAVE, BEHIND YOU-"

A sudden wave crashes into me, Underestimating the strength of the waves. Suddenly, I feel myself being pulled under, panic rising as I struggle to resurface. 

Wow, great ways to die.

Why am I not feeling any fear though?

It feels like I have already been through this.

What is this feeling...?

Just when I feel like I can't hold on any longer, strong arms wrap around me, pulling me up and out of the water.

I gasp for air, coughing and sputtering as I cling to Muichiro's bare chest, which holds me securely against him. "Are you okay?" he asks, concern evident in his voice.

I cough "Y-yea."

"Goddamn it these waves" He curses. "The lifeguards were of no fucking help."

"Hey, Mui-" I cough a bit. "I-I'm okay" I try to muster a smile.

He relaxes himself. 

"And thank you. For saving me."

"Don't mention it. I promise to protect you forever. You understand? Forever."

I smile. For real this time.

He holds me close for a moment longer, reassuring me with gentle strokes on my back. "You scared me for a moment there," he admits softly.