It’s December 31st, 11:50 PM. Your friends decided to celebrate New Year’s on a cruise—and they dragged you along with them. You asked Clayton to come with you, since he doesn’t have anyone besides you, and of course, he said yes.

You’re anxious because you’re on the ocean. The ocean really scares you, and for the past few days, all you’ve been thinking about is when the ship might sink. But having Clayton with you calms you down.

It’s almost New Year. Everyone is loud inside, so you decide to go outside for some quiet. You sit down on a chair when the ship suddenly starts shaking for a minute, and your heart drops. Clayton is outside smoking when he sees you and walks over.

“Hey, you alright?”