Page 254 of Fragments
We’re at the mercy of the waves.
The boat dives and crashes over another huge one, and Lex groans, clinging to my waist with his face buried in my chest.
“I think I might throw up…” he grunts while I rub his back. “This is why I don’t do… boats. Motion… sickness….Oh, God…”
I kiss the top of his head, all salty from the sea water. “It’s okay, baby… I’ve got you. But if you need to hurl, that’s fine. I don’t judge. I ever tell you about the first blowjob I ever gave? In high school, I met this kid at a party… Threw up Southern Comfort all over his dick.” I laugh nostalgically. “It was disgusting…”
“Ren,please,” Lex whines, yanking out of my arms. “I’m gonna fucking puke…”
He lunges toward the side of the boat, gripping the edge as he leans over, gagging. I pout, rubbing his back in calming circles.
My poor baby… I wish I had some Dramamine to give him or something.
Unfortunately, the storm is getting worse. The boat is really flying, tidal waves lifting us and sending us down in an almost nosedive. My stomach is up in my throat, slamming back down fast like I’m on one of those big, swinging carnival rides.
This is getting too intense. My pulse is jacked as I grab onto Lex’s waist, holding him steady as we bounce up and down.
“Baby, you might need to… come back and sit down,” I call out over the crashing roar. “It’s not safe…”
“I don’t feel good…” he whimpers. “C-can I have some water, please?”
Exhaling, I brush my wet hair out of my face. “Okay, fine. But hold on tight, okay?”
He nods, and I let go of him for just long enough to grab my backpack and locate a bottle of water.
And in those five seconds, we’re swept up by the largest wave I’ve ever seen in my life.
It has to be ten feet high.
“Lex!” I shout as our little boat careens vertically.
I dive for him, grabbing his hand.
Smash!We hit the water, the boat flipping on impact.
My body is instantly submerged in freezing cold ocean. Saltwater fills my nose and my lungs, burning my face. I’m tumbling, tossed deep and disoriented. But I think I still have Lex’s hand…
Don’t let go.
I manage to kick myself up to the surface, hauling air into my lungs as quickly as possible. I can barely breathe, muscles straining, lungs on fire. But I fight to stay up, pulling Lex with me.
“Lex!” I yelp, hoisting his body up against mine.
He’s out cold.
“Fuck fuck fuck… Lex??” I smash his cheek gently. “Lex, wake up!”
The boat is a few feet away, upside down. Pushing to get to it, I swim with Lex tucked against me. I grab onto the wood, struggling to flip the boat back over, when another wave hits and sends me tumbling once more.
He slips out of my arms. I just can’t hold him…
The tide is too strong.
Breaking through the surface, I breathe and scream, “Lex?!”
I don’t see him anywhere. I can’t seeanythingin the middle of this raging sea. I’m struggling to keep my head above water, and I can’t fuckingfindhim.
“Lex?!” I bellow again, searching frantically.
