100 word drabble request from anonymous: Afterwards
There wasn't much room in the bunk, but the hammock reminded Lara too much of swinging amongst corpses and the thought of being alone made Sam fear the memory of Himiko's spirit tearing hers apart.
They lay next to each other, Lara's body aching and burning, Sam's tremoring with fevers and chills.
Sam spoke first. "You're not going home, are you? After the hospital."
Lara flinched, her battered body pulsing. "I can't. There's too much out there."
Sam's skin was like ice to the touch again. "I can't go with you."
Lara exhaled.
The boat groaned around them.
"I know."