[Nothing will make him forget his dwindling dignity like the need to help someone else. Naruto is impulsive by nature and easily moved by the plights of others- but this is especially true now because he feels responsible for everything that's happened. At least he's finally thinking about something other than inadvertently flashing girls he doesn't know- like how not to drown.
Her elbow ends up in his face at least once and Naruto reaches out on reflex, getting an arm around her middle just long enough to tug her up once they reach the surface. His hair is plastered to his head and he's red with equal parts embarrassment, hot water, and a near death experience, but all of his attention is on her.]
Are you okay? [It comes out in a rush so he can suck in a breath afterwards.] I thought you were gonna fall- but then we just fell down anyway... [Yes Naruto, she was there for that part.]
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Her elbow ends up in his face at least once and Naruto reaches out on reflex, getting an arm around her middle just long enough to tug her up once they reach the surface. His hair is plastered to his head and he's red with equal parts embarrassment, hot water, and a near death experience, but all of his attention is on her.]
Are you okay? [It comes out in a rush so he can suck in a breath afterwards.] I thought you were gonna fall- but then we just fell down anyway... [Yes Naruto, she was there for that part.]