She was touching him. Coraline was often touching him, small little touches that probably meant nothing. Even if they meant nothing, they felt amazing.

He responded with something like "guhhhhh, bzuh" even before she had pushed him under water. After that, it was all gurgles and burbles as his hands flailed out, grabbing at her to pull her back under. He just hoped he didn't grab anything he shouldn't while his hands were flailing.