"I'm fine, it happened years ago, I'm over it. At least that's what every medical professional I've seen says." She muttered the last sentence under her breath. She hated it when people told her that she was over it considering it still hurt so much.
"I'm no therapist but anyone with sense can see you're not…" said Rio, "And in your place I'd doubt the chances of ever getting over it fully."
She forced her tears back. "I'm fine, it's fine. Don't worry about me." I don't want you to know me because I'm scared if you do, you'll be scared of me and leave me.
"Hey, do you wanna go for a walk?" asked Rio, "Get some air?"
"I-I don't even know if I have the strength to stand." Her voice was even weaker, scared and nervous.
Rio shook his head, "Then lean on me." he told her, "You need fresh air."
She sighed quietly. "Okay…" She wrapped her arms around him tightly, just to anchor herself so she knew she wouldn't immediately fall over.
Rio smiled, pulling her to her feet, wincing as his own head pounded. "Shall we?"
"I-I guess." She tried her best to keep her knees from buckling from under her. "But, one quick question, is the room supposed to be spinning or am I just lightheaded?"
"It definitely shouldn't be spinning." Said Rio, "Are you ok to walk? And would you mind if I used some of my healing aura on you, enough so you won't collapse?"
"I suppose so because I'm seriously going to pass out." She dropped her head on his shoulder, closing her eyes so she could not feel as nauseous.
Rio summoned his blue-indigo aura, carefully letting it heal her, even though it was draining him.
Slowly, the lightheadedness stopped and she could stand without feeling like she'd drop.
Rio sighed, letting his aura fade, "better?"
"Better." She lifted her head, still feeling weak but not as much as before.
"Ready to head out?" He asked.
"I guess…" She was pale and flushed but not enough to be noticable to anyone not paying attention.
Rio nodded, slowly walking her outside and down the street.
She just glanced around, squinting slightly into the sunlight.
Rio led her calmly down the street, eventually reaching the beachfront.
She looked at him slightly, a small smile on her lips. "Really? The beach? How cliche of you."
"Actually to be really honest It's not just for you." Said Rio sighing. "I need to go for a swim or I'll be the one passing out. Not that I don't plan on making it nice for you." He said.
She chuckled softly, unable to gather the energy to give a full laugh. "Wow, why am I not surprised?"
Rio rolled his eyes, "Come on, I'll take you down by the reefs."
She just nodded, falling silent once again.
Rio started off again, going a bit slower as they reached the sand. Soon he was leading her along the rocks close to the water.
She stared into the water with a far off look. It was almost calling to her. To swim, to float, and eventually, to drown.
"You ok?" Asked Rio stopping on the edag of the rocks.
"Hmm?" His voice pulled her back out of her thoughts. "Oh, yeah I'm fine."
Rio nodded, "You good if I set you down here?" he asked, "No offense but I need to dive in or I'll go crazy." he gestured to the open sea before them.