[He didn't even know where he managed to grab the other, but he was also moving on instinct. He had to protect Sunny this time, even if him being there meant he also- no, later. Later. He instinctively moved to wrap one arm around the other's waist for support, brain already trying to calculate how much effort it was going to be to reach the riverbank.

That water. It was the worst. He wanted to get out as soon as possible.

He also wanted to cry, to scream, to ask so many questions, but he was not good at articulating things like that. Not when his whole body screamed 'not now'. Oh, god, Sunny's eye was- He had to rip his clothes or something and cover it, later, for the other's comfort. Right? Or was it his own?]

Never fear, your friendly neighbour is here!

[Despite the attempt, the tone wasn't as cheerful as he wanted. Despite the smile stamped on his face, it didn't really reach his eyes, nor it radiated the usual warmth. He was trying his best, but it wasn't quite working.]

Hold onto me, buddy, I'm going to take us to solid ground. Can you do that? It gets better once you're out of the water.