Of Gods and Stars

00:Turn End


You run to her, heart pounding. Her dark is splayed across the pavement. You kneel down next to her and pull her into your arms.

"You're getting blood on you," she wheezes.

"You'll be okay," you sob.

She gives you a weak smile. "You know better than to lie." A cough. "I'm so tired."

"Just hold on," you plead.

She caresses your hand, her eyes closing. "See you soon."

She's gone.