Whisper, whisper, whisper!
A gentle breeze brushed across Barbara's delicate cheeks, awakening the slumbering girl.
"Ugh... I feel all damp and uncomfortable..."
Barbara slowly opened her eyes, her eyelashes fluttering as she gazed at the crystal-clear sky.
Her memories were still stuck at the moment when she announced herself as Jean's sister.
"What happened afterward? Why are my clothes soaked... Could it be Jams' mischievous prank?"
Clatter, clatter, clatter!
At that moment, a series of splashing sounds suddenly came from beside her.
Barbara turned her head and saw several lively fishes flopping on the ground.
Amidst the school of fish, Jams wore a serene expression, tightly embracing the unconscious Klee.
"Jams! Klee! What happened to you both..."
Barbara widened her eyes, dumbfounded as she looked at the pitiful state of the two.
What on earth happened!?
Who was the scoundrel that caused Jams and Klee to end up like this!?
Pitter-patter, pitter-patter!
She hurriedly ran to Jams' side, checking their pulses.
Klee was only mildly unconscious and not in any life-threatening danger.
But Jams had endured most of the impact while protecting Klee, causing a loss of body heat and weak pulse. Without immediate medical attention, he could go into shock or even die at any moment!
Swish, swish, swish!
Barbara quickly used Hydro elemental healing on Jams, but it had no effect whatsoever!
Healing arts could only treat injuries but could not clear the airway of a drowning victim. No matter how hard she tried, it would be in vain.
"Why is this happening? What exactly occurred? Sob, sob, sob..." Barbara's nose tingled, her voice tinged with a hint of tears.
Why did it turn out like this... After so much difficulty, she finally made such a like-minded friend, managed to untie the knot between her and her sister, and these two moments of happiness coincided, giving her what should have been a dreamlike blissful time... But why did it turn out like this...
"The healing arts failed... There must be another way... I have to think!"
Barbara rubbed her reddened eyes, gritting her teeth, trying to calm herself down.
Since elemental powers couldn't save Jams, she would rely on other emergency measures, such as... artificial respiration!
Thinking this, Barbara gently held Jams' chin, her eyes transitioning from complexity to determination.
She took a deep breath, slowly lowered her head, and imprinted her sweet and soft lips onto his.
Mwah~
"..."
Although it was to save a life, the taste still made Barbara's heart tremble.
In her moist eyes, she saw the handsome face of Jams, and even at such a close distance, she couldn't find the slightest flaw on that face.
This was my first kiss, you idiot.
Tears welled up in the girl's eyes as she silently prayed for divine protection.
"Sob, sob, sob... Jams... Jams..."
"Cough..."
Time ticked away, and just as Barbara was about to fall into despair, Jams' body suddenly trembled, his breathing gradually becoming smoother, and his heartbeat stronger!
"I did it."
Barbara held Jams' hand tightly, her clear eyes filled with joy and anticipation.
"Jams..."
"Cough, cough, cough... I... I messed up, cough, cough..."
Jams sat up abruptly, supporting himself with his hands, coughing intensely.
He covered his slightly throbbing head, recalling the towering wave that had knocked him unconscious, it was terrifying!
That kind of wave was no longer a simple elemental attack.
Hundreds of thousands of tons of weight came roaring, it was purely physical damage! Who could withstand that?
"Cough, cough, cough... It's all because Barbara had too much water. She went all out with her Hydro power and caused such a big commotion, cough, cough..."
As the headache subsided slightly, Jams finally noticed Barbara beside him.
The girl's golden hair fell casually on her shoulders, her soaked white gown clinging to her body, outlining her exquisite curves. Her eyelashes were wet with glistening teardrops, like a lily moistened by dew.
Pure and charming, what a beautiful young girl!
Jams politely glanced at Barbara's water-soaked V-neck collar for a moment, then noticed her slightly swollen eyes, feeling puzzled.
"That jerk made my little sister cry? Geez, why do I have such sweet words in my mouth? Did you stuff your foot in my mouth while I was unconscious... Hey, you!"
"Jams, sniffle ."
Slap!
A fragrant breeze blew, and Barbara threw herself into his arms, her pear blossom-like face buried in his shoulder, both aggrieved and worried.
"Sob... Jams... I thought... I thought you wouldn't wake up again, sob..."
"I..."
Jams was slightly taken aback, a hint of emotion flickering in his eyes. He smiled bitterly and said, "Sorry for making you worry."
Although he wasn't quite clear about what Barbara had experienced just now, it was evident that she was deeply frightened.
"Sob, how do you feel now? Is there any discomfort? Let me continue to treat you..."
Barbara held Jams' waist tightly, as if he would lie back down as soon as she let go.
"Alright, I'm fine now."
Jams looked at the girl in his arms, who seemed hesitant and worried. Unable to resist, he pinched her delicate nose playfully and half-jokingly said, "What about you? Do you plan to stay in my arms forever? You seemed to have so many opinions when I touched your hand earlier."
"I... I don't want to stay in your arms. I'm just worried about your injuries!"
Only now did Barbara notice that both of them were soaked through their clothes. The feeling of their embrace was particularly clear, as if there was only a thin membrane separating them.
If this continued, Barbara felt that her Hydro power would go out of control again!
So she blushed and pushed Jams away, but she still refused to back down, "Hmph, what's wrong with hugging you? Besides... besides, I've already kissed you..."
"What did you say?"
Jams looked puzzled.
"Nothing, don't think too much! Otherwise, I'll have my sister come and catch you!" Barbara warned, covering her blushing face with her hands.
"Oh..."
Jams didn't inquire further. Instead, his eyes lit up as he looked at the still unconscious Klee.
"Look what I found, an unconscious Klee! I must give her artificial respiration right away!"
"No, Klee's symptoms are very mild. She'll wake up soon!" Barbara quickly stepped forward to stop him.
"What? She'll wake up soon? Then we should act quickly!"
Upon hearing this, Jams displayed a determined expression. "As we all know, I am a delicate altruist. I can't stand by and watch someone die. My conscience won't allow it!"
"Let go! I advise you not to meddle! Let me give Klee artificial respiration, or she'll wake up!"