Febuwhump Day 12: "Can You Hear Me?" Warnings for head injury
He opened his eyes, annoyed at the insistent tapping on his cheek.
'Can you hear me?'
Of course he could. But his brain failed him, unable to work out the words. He tried nodding but panicked when he couldn't move his head.
'Hey, it's ok. You're in a head brace.'
The face was smiling, but the attempted movement had ignited pain, and he was suddenly tired. The tapping returned but he had no energy left.
'Come on, big brother. You need to stay awake now.'
Panic in the voice tugged at him, but it wasn't enough to keep him here.