Stranded

Twenty Three

Drew's POV

How did he not realise he was in water? How can you not feel the wetness and how you float as if gravity is gone? Did he mean it? It was in the same part of the beach that it happened last time, he just passed out. He didn't look like he was drowning himself because when we got there he was standing there doing nothing, then when we started to help him out he started to panic. Then he passed out, as if everything just hit him all at once. We were- still are- so scared, we hardly knew what to do. So when he woke up was such a big relief.

The walk back to our side of the beach was silent, no one said a thing. Austin lead the way and me and Levi stayed behind with Nate, he looked dazed. I'm worried he's going to pass out again or faint. When we get back to the beach the others look up, I could tell Brad was just about to make a joke or comment but stopped when he saw the state of us.

I know I probably look terrible, I've been crying. My eyes are probably red same with my face, it probably has tear stains on it too. Levi is the same, Austin managed to keep it together better than us.

James rushes over to us concern written all over his face, "what happened?"

Austin starts explaining what we know, but I blank him out as I turn to my boyfriends. Nate just stands behind us, he seems to be swaying slightly. "Nate?" I whisper, Levi looks at Nate.

I step closer "babe can you hear me?" I say gently, by now James and Austin have stopped their conversation. I can feel everyones stares on us.

"I-I'm f-fine" he stutters, I reach out to steady him. But just as I reach out his eye lids fall shut and he's falling forwards, my eyes widen as both me and Levi catch him before he lands on the ground. We lower him slowly and sit with him "James what the hell is happening?" I ask not taking my eyes off of Nate.

"I- I don't know"

"What do you mean you don't know?!" Levi exclaims

"Levi calm down James is not a doctor, let him think" Austin says, Levi sighs dropping his head into his hands.

I reach over and grab his hand comfortingly, James crouches checking his pulse. "He's fine, I think he's body is tired. Sometimes when people work to hard, not eat properly or stay out in the sun too long they can collapse or pass out. Keep an eye on him I think he might be okay" James says

We nod but Levi doesn't look up "Levi, baby come here" I say softly squeezing his hand, I hear him sniffle but he obeys crawling over to me. I pull him onto my lap letting him cry into my chest "hey it's okay, he's okay" I mumble rubbing his back.

"I-I know I- I was j-just so scared" I hear him say slightly muffled by my shirt, I nod resting my head on the top of his.

He's okay.

He's got to be okay.

He's our strong Nate. Always making funny faces, making up stupid names, always messing up spelling, showing everyone he's strong and acts like he doesn't need anyone. But at the end of the day he needs all the love and attention he can get.

And that's why me and Levi are here.

I groan a little feeling someone shake me, opening my eyes I can see a blurry figure. I feel someone move in my arms tightening their grip on me, blinking I clear my eyes. I look around once again and pause.

"Nate?"

He smiles nodding "oh my god Nate!" I exclaim letting go of the boy In my arms and hugging him tightly. "You scared me so much, are you okay? Please don't do that again. I love you so much"

He chuckles pushing me back gently, "I'm fine I think I was just tired or something. I promise it wasn't what you thought it was. I love you too" he says with a smile pushing my hair back, I smile and blush slightly.

"Hey sleepyhead"Nate says I look over to see Levi looking around with a sleepy look, I smile wider at his cuteness. Levi looks at me in confusion as if I had just said it but I nod over at Nate. He follows my gaze and gasps "Nate! Are you okay?" He asks almost stumbling over his own feet as he rushes over here. I laugh as he hugs Nate just as tight as I did, "I'm fine"

"You said that before you passed out. Again" Levi states, Nate rolls his eyes.

"This time I'm fine, plus if I wasn't fine then I wouldn't be able to do this.." He starts with a smirk, he leans forward and presses his lips against Levi's.

My eyes widen as I watch them, when they pull away i notice the blush evident on Levi's face. Where did all that confidence come from? I like this kind of Nate.

"Okay I believe you" Levi whispers

"Ahem what about me?"

Nate laughs and sits himself on my lap, "I could never forget about you" he whispers before I feel his lips on mine.

I definitely like this side of Nate.

Sorry if it's rushed! I might come back and edit it until then enjoy drevate x