TW⚠️: injuriy
Word count: approx. 1070
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The sun was a radiant beacon in the clear blue sky, casting warm rays over the bustling water park. Families and friends filled the air with laughter and excitement, the scent of sunscreen mingling with the aroma of snacks from nearby stalls.
Among the crowd, the Sturniolo triplets; Nick, Chris, and Matt were in high spirits, ready to film another exhilarating YouTube video for their fans.
Nick clicked the record button on the camera he was holding and started talking into it. "Alright, everyone! We're here at Splash Zone Water Park, and it's going to be epic!" He announced into the camera, his energy infectious.
Chris, holding a waterproof camera, panned around to capture the vibrant scene. "We've got some crazy slides lined up, so stay tuned!"
Matt chimed in, "Let's hit the slides first and then maybe grab some funnel cakes. What do you think?"
The brothers agreed, their camaraderie evident as they made their way to the towering water slides. The anticipation buzzed between them, each step up the stairs filled with teasing and laughter.
At the top, Nick was the first to volunteer. "I'll go first! Make sure you catch my awesome splash," he said, giving a confident thumbs-up to the camera before launching himself down the slide.
The descent was thrilling, water rushing by as Nick whooped with joy. But as he neared the bottom, he misjudged a turn and collided with the side of the slide. The impact was sudden, knocking the wind out of him and leaving him dazed as he splashed into the pool.
Chris and Matt, still at the top, were unaware of the mishap. They continued filming, capturing their own rides down the slide. It wasn't until they reached the pool themselves and saw Nick floating, unmoving, that panic set in.
"Nick!" Matt shouted, his voice cutting through the noise of the park as he raced to his brother's side.
Chris dropped the camera, the device sinking into the water as he joined Matt.
He and Chris lifted Nick up to the edge of the pool. "Nick, wake up!" Matt urged, fear evident in his voice.
Chris put two of his fingers on the side of Nick's neck. He didn't feel a pulse...his heart raced faster than light. Realizing the severity of the situation, Chris quickly began performing CPR, his hands moving with a steadiness that belied the adrenaline coursing through him. "Come on, Nick, breathe!" he pleaded, his heart pounding. "Come on!"
After what felt like an eternity, Nick coughed and sputtered, water spilling from his mouth. His eyes blinked open, unfocused and confused as he tried to make sense of his surroundings. He opened his mouth to say something but only a small whomp came out.
"Hey, hey, you're okay," Matt reassured him, relief flooding his voice. "Just take it easy, stay still"
Ignoring Matt's order to stay still, Nick groaned as he attempted to sit up but quickly realizing that his head throbbed painfully. "Wha-what happened? I feel... w-weird."
"You hit your head, man," Chris explained, his worry still palpable. "We need to get you to a hospital."
Nick shook his head, wincing at the sharp pain the movement caused. "I'm fine, really. I don't need a hospital."
Before his brothers could say anything, Nick's eyes fluttered shut again despite his protests, his body going limp. Chris and Matt exchanged a worried glance, their decision made without words.
"We're calling an ambulance," Matt said firmly, pulling out his phone to dial 911.
As Matt was on the call, Chris stayed by Nick's side to make sure his pulse stays steady.
The medics arrived swiftly, their efficiency reassuring as they assessed Nick's condition. As they loaded him onto a stretcher, Chris and Matt hovered nearby, their concern evident in every glance.
"He's going to be okay," one of the paramedics assured them, noting their anxious expressions. "We'll take good care of him."
"Can we ride with him in the ambulance?" Chris inquired. The medic again noted their worried expressions and nodded. "Just stay out of the way of my colleague" she smiled.
At the hospital, time seemed to crawl as Chris and Matt waited for news. They paced the waiting room, their minds replaying the day's events over and over.
"We should've been more careful. I feel so bad. I shouldn't have suggested this" Matt said, his head buried in his hands.
Chris placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Hey, don't blame yourself. You couldn't have known this would happen. Accidents happen all the time. Now we just gotta stay strong for him. And you heard the medic, he's gonna be okay" he said to his brother with a gentle voice.
"But I-" before Matt could finish his sentence, the doctor finally approached, offering them a reassuring smile. "Nick's going to be okay," she said. "He has a concussion, but with some rest, he'll be back to his usual self. We will keep him overnight for observation but if he's feeling alright in the morning you can take him home. Just make sure he rests the following week."
Relief washed over Chris and Matt, their worries momentarily eased. "Thank you," Chris said, his voice filled with gratitude and exhaustion.
When Nick finally woke up, he was greeted by the relieved faces of his brothers. "You guys look like you've seen a ghost," he joked weakly, his voice still a bit groggy.
Matt chuckled, shaking his head. "Don't scare us like that again, okay?"
Nick nodded, a small smile playing on his lips despite the bandage wrapped around his head. "Deal. But next time, maybe we should stick to the lazy river."
"Seriously though, we were so worried" Chris said, nearly tearing up.
"I heard you did CPR on me?" Nick started. "You saved my life Chris. Both of you did. Thank you, I love you." He finished.
"You know, there's nothing we wouldn't do to save our blueprint" Matt said, attempting to joke a bit to lighten the tension.
The triplets laughed, the tension of the day slowly fading away. Despite the scare, they knew they'd face whatever came their way together, their bond stronger than ever. As they sat together, they started planning their next adventure, knowing that no matter what happened, they'd always have each other's backs. However they tried to refrain from dangerous or risky activities.
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Hope you liked it, feel free to give requests but it may take ALOT of time before anything gets done. I'm a procrastinator so like yeah. And I'm busy. Like just be prepared that it may take years lmao or sometimes I just forget. Also speaking of requests, I'll have a different chapter for that where u can put all your requests <3.
