Gem of the Sea (Mertalia SpaMano AU)

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"hold on, hold on, slow down" Toni pinched the bridge of his nose "this is crazy what are the chances of this even working?" He looked down at Sunny, who was perched on the rock where Lovi always sat "for one thing, we're fighting witches, this seems way too simple" he glanced at Anuk, who was watching them intently "second of all, this cave is how far out to sea? I can only hold my breath for like, a minute, at most" he pointed out, shifting where he sat, wringing his hands, how long has they been sitting there, how long since Lovi was last seen, he hated not knowing what was happening.

Sunny nodded with a sigh "I know, it's stupid and crazy, but we don't have a whole lot of choice, my brothers are going to die" he grabbed his hands "Don't be mad at me for this please?" He looked up into his eyes

"For what?"

"Well that....that sea blessing Lovi gave you, he's a coward and didn't do it properly, you'll need a proper, um, airtight, one, if you're going to survive" he leaned forward and Toni's eyes widened at the lips pressed against his, it felt all wrong, and he just kept reminding himself it was to save his friend, all for him, as he was pulled into the water, a rush of panic as water flowed into his lungs, but he didn't drown.

He floated for a few moments, unsure, before Sunny grabbed his wrist and they started swimming, deeper into the Inky water.