We began the return side by side and running.
"Not so fast," I cautioned him, "or you'll spill half the water." That stung him, and he slacked back perceptibly.

Midway I stumbled and fell headlong.

A bullet, striking directly in front of me, filled my eyes with sand.

For the moment I thought I was shot.
"Done it a-purpose," Jed sneered as I scrambled to my feet.

He had stood and waited for me.
I caught his idea.