Wave Of Surprise

Shul didn't mind and was used to Sark fussing over him. He knew Sark needed Shul to be okay and protect him, and most of the time he was okay with it. Even now Shul just smiled calmly and gently at Sark when he checked his head, concerned. Shul placed his own hand on top of Sark's and leaned into his touch a bit.
"Perfectly fine. I don't even feel it anymore."
Which was true. Shul didn't feel the dull pain anymore, it was completely gone.

Shul was a bit embarrassed by the pride in Sark's voice but at the same time really happy. Shul beamed at Sark and enjoyed the hair ruffle, which he had missed already.
"I have said I am a really fast learner, haven't I?"
Shul chuckled and deemed his changed automatic fast learning ability wasn't worth mentioning to Sark. It was such a small thing.
"I know you'll be there, my hero. I'm counting on you."

Shul was a bit sad he couldn't hug Sark with both arms. He had to hang on to the ledge with the other, because Shul was pretty sure it would be hard for Sark to float them both.
"I don't mind you being all worry about me, it's you and I love all of you. And if I think you're going too far I will say it. So just keep protecting me, Sark."
Shul smiled gently and squeezed Sark the best he could with only one arm.

Sark's next words made Shul's eyes widen and his mouth fall open slightly. And before Sark could almost properly finish Shul threw both his arms around Sark and kissed the heck out of him. It was up to Sark whether they sank or floated but after the kiss Shul would say as soon as he could.
"I'm so proud of you Sark. I'm so happy, thank you. Thank you. I love you."
Sark would put his forehead against Sark's if possible and have the widest, happiest smile on his face.

Shul didn't even realize to get embarrassed or notice Sark was floating the both of them. His head was currentlu kind of a jumble of emotions, of course joy being on top. Close seconds were relief and worry. Shul knew what Sark was afraid of, he knew that making this decision had not been easy for him. Shul kind of guessed Sark did it for him, but that was okay. Shul was relieved Sark would get help, even if Shul was the motivator. The main point was that he'd get to sort and treat his PTSD.

When Sark stopped kissing Shul all Shul could do was beam at him like and idiot. And naturally when Sark kissed Shul, though briefly, he returned the kiss with all his might.
"You thought I wouldn't take it well when I have been nagging you about it like crazy?"
Shul laughed a bit as he let go of Sark, hesitantly, and proceeded to float on his own. Shul grabbed the edge of the pool, unable to stop smiling. But his smile did mellow out a bit as he looked at Sark, this time concerned.
"I know it must not have been easy for you, to do this. That's why I'm so proud of you, for trying. So, thank you."
Shul reached out and touched Sark's cheek as gently as was the smile on his face.

Shul blushed slightly and answered Sark's smile with his own. There was different kind of impact to those words when you added "so much" to the end.
"Me too. So much."
Shul chuckled a bit, his blush not going anywhere. He meant his words but they were unexpectedly embarrassing to say. Well, Shul would have to get used to it.

Shul took a mock expression of shock and disbelief when he was splashed with water.
"How dare you?"
Shul said with horror but was soon grinning and splashed at Sark. But he was already out of reach. Shul swam after him the best he could, which was already getting pretty decent. Shul tried splashing Sark again when he got close enough, not really holding back.

Shul could see Sark was surprised by his skills because of the shock on his face and Shul was grinned smugly.
"Fluffball one, robot zero."
Shul snickered and was already backing up, sensing Sark's revenge. But it was too late and Sark launched his splash attack, really hauling that water on Shul. Shul laughed and grinned and splashed water at Sark as well. But Shul was trying to concentrate on staying afloat too so his attack left something to be wished.

As Sark swam away Shul spit out some water and also grinned evilly. Shul took a deep breath and dived underwater, keeping his eyes open. It was good Sark swam slowly, so Shul had plenty of time to get close. Once close enough Shul would try to tickle Sark's feet. Shul wondered if Sark had yet been tickled from this spot. If not, it should be pretty sensitive. Once Shul would run out of air he would spring to the surface and take a deep breath.

Again Shul tried to swim away before Sark had time to launch a counterattack, giggling in the same way as Sark. But again he was too slow and Sark dived and wrapped his arms around Shul. Oh no, Shul could see what was coming. And his giggles only worsened as Sark began tickling Shul. Guess he deserved it, for taking advantage of the fact that Sark was new to having a human body.

Shul couldn't escape and didn't want to accidentally hit Sark. So he was doomed to suffer through the tickling until Sark decided to stop. All Shul could do was somehow keep treading the water to keep afloat.
When Sark decided to stop and come to the surface Shul would giggle like crazy and squirm a bit.
"That was so low! My sides are weak."
Shul would grin and send a wave of water at Sark.