Struggling To Stay Afloat
Waves crashed into Ethan, spraying his face with saltwater and making it hard to see or breathe. He gasped for air between the rolling swells, trying to keep his head above water.
“Come on, Ethan, keep it together,” he muttered, fighting to maintain control. He was battered by each new wave, flailing to stay afloat as the currents tossed him around.
He wiped the salt from his eyes and tried to find his bearings.