Only the ocean

Hanako sat down and got comfortable, curious to see if Meadow would actually do it. In part she didn't want her friend to even try, who knew what lurked in those murky waters. It couldn't have been deep but what if she got cut by something, tangled up like a fish caught in a net? Hanako's brows drew together as concern clutched at her heart, why had she said that? She only wanted to be fun and jovial but now the moment had passed she found herself cursing the act she'd put on, too young and dumb with real consequences lurking around the corner. Hanako parted her lips, wanting to take back her dare but it was too late, Meadow was soaring through the air and landed in the water with a colossal splash. Flinching back, Hanako stared wide eyed as her friend submerged herself, seconds felt like hours as she watched with baited breath.

Come on come on! Hanako would have began pacing if her legs didn't feel so stiff, stuck in place like the roots of a tree. And then Meadow surfaced with ring in mouth and Hanako's jaw dropped. It's exactly what she'd hoped would happen, she would have been beside herself if Meadow just...vanished, but it was like a scene from a story. Slow and dramatic, Hanako almost wanted to hum a tune to add to the scene. But another hit her stronger and she indulged it in without question, she bounced forward, meeting Meadow half way as praise spilled from her lips.

"You're so cool! Holy- Wow! Meadow the brave! We can go wherever you want, boss!" She'd earned it after all, if Meadow told her to jump she'd ask how high. Dancing by her side Hanako waited, ready and eager for her friend to lead the way.