The fire was closing in.

Linh's grip felt tight around Sophie's arm. She never wanted to let go of her ever again

Sophie looked at Linh. A mix of fear and sadness filled her silver-blue eyes. Their surroundings were being destroyed and if they didn't think of something quick they too would become victims to the flames.

She wouldn't let that happen. Not a chance. Linh did not deserve to feel this kind of heartbreak.

She gripped Linh's shoulders. Sophie's heart was taken over by sheer determination as she looked into her eyes.

"Do you trust me?"

Linh swallowed as she wiped the few remaining tears from her eyes. She gave Sophie a small smile as she cupped her cheeks with both of her hands.

"Always"

Despite the destruction circling around them, Sophie smiled. A big and genuine smile that could brighten the world up more than the deadly fire that was coming closer and closer. She took a deep breath, took Linh's hand, and held her as tight as she could as they ran straight towards the flames.