Word Count: 100
Characters: Bofur (POV), Fíli, Kíli
Pairings: None
Warnings: None
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BREATHING
Kíli's eyes are closed, his breathing loud. Fíli rests beside him, trying to catch his own breath. It's been a long march, and even I must fight for air, though I haven't the extra exertion of helping an ailing brother along.
I have tried to help. I've offered Kíli my arm several times, but each time Fíli would tell me that he could support his brother for a little while longer… just a little while longer.
Kíli breathes faster as the pain returns. His brother reaches out, resting a hand on his chest. As Kíli's breath slows, Fíli's breath falters.