Creative Writing: Out Into The Water

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“Out into the water?” Gemma said, her eyes widening.
“Well, yeah, I mean it’s got an oar and everything.”
“But what if it sinks?”
"True, but there’s only one way to find out.” And I pushed the boat out into the lake and kept a hand on one end so it wouldn't drift away.
“It looks like it's floating fine, and seems pretty solid,” I said, experimenting, pressing a hand inside and pushing down with all my weight. “It's not sinking.”
Gemma peered out into the crystal, sapphire water.
“But we don’t know what’s out there,” she whispered.
“What do you think is the worst that can happen?” I asked, curiously.
Gemma gave a reluctant shrug and exhaled, “I don’t know, getting trapped or lost. Something coming out of the water?”
“You mean like a monster?” …show more content…

I had to admit I had some reservations of my own, but logically, we did seem pretty limited in options. We couldn’t go back to the door. It was shut now. And our only choice was to move forward.
Bending down, I scooped up a decently sized rock from the water’s edge and chucked it as far out as I could. The rock landed with a sharp sploosh.
“Nothing,” I shrugged, after a moment of time had passed.
Gemma studied the sign, “I just wish we knew what it said.”
Pulling out my phone, I glanced at the screen, but there was no service or internet connection, no way he could translate it. After returning the phone back to my pocket, I grabbed hold of the boat and placed a foot inside.
“You’re getting in?” Gemma said astounded.
“Yeah, I’ll check it out first and see if it’s safe,” I said, reaching for the oar. “Wait here. I’ll paddle out for a bit, then return to shore.”
“But I don’t think it’s wise to separate,” she gently reminded. “If you’re getting in, I think I should come as well.”
“Alright,” I said, my voice echoing throughout the cavern.
Delicately and gracefully, Gemma slipped into the boat and carefully, I gripped the oar to push off from shore. When suddenly, the water began pulling us away from the pebble

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