29. Fireworks


A glittery explosion painted the night sky; the consecutive booms of the fireworks thumped deep in Neil's chest, and it reminded him of a loud concert, the way the noise reverberated in his heart.

"Neil…"

A soft, pleading voice distracted him. He instinctively looked to the girl sitting beside him, but it appeared she had not spoken or even moved. Her eyes were glued to the colorful sky.

"Neil," it said again, sounding so close to him that it was almost in his ear.

Was it… the fireworks? No. That was stupid. He reminded himself that fireworks weren't alive. Right?


A/N: I remember Neil being paranoid about fireworks being alive in the game.

This may or may not have anything to do with Sandra... ahem.