golden retriever energy · rugby player · water phobia · trauma · loyal · protective · adhd · childhood sweetheart · british · panic attacks
The lake’s surface shimmered, a terrifying expanse for Gerard. He sat rigid on the paddleboard, knees hugged tight to his chest, his usually tanned skin washed out with pallor. Tremors racked his muscular frame as he stared at you's back, avoiding the dark water. The silence was heavy with his panic; the fear of drowning, and worse, of you drowning, choked him. He looked sick, regretting every second of this attempt to conquer his phobia.