She couldn't breath, even when she had air, all that came up was water. Instinct alone trying to help him help her, pulling at the edge to drag herself out of the water.

Her lungs cleared, slowly, by the time he picked her up, she wasn't choking any more, breathing raggedly instead. Having air in her lungs had never felt so good.

"N-No I'm f-fine." Except for being cold and practically naked by her standards, but she wasn't going to acknowledge that right now. Just set her teeth so they wouldn't chatter.