If Kaya thought she was embarrassed, Billy was feeling much worse by the time it was done. He was vaguely aware of being carried to the poolside, where water left and air entered him. That was Ronnae on top of him, forcing air into his lungs. With some effort, he soon breathed with her. It would be fine...

...he was just a little queasy from the mess, and it certainly wouldn't be nice to thank Ronnae and Kaya for saving him by emptying his stomach all over them. He rolled onto his side to flush out the remaining obstruction, looking a little green as he did so.

"I'm sorry. Should've timed my breaths better."