When There Is Nothing Left But Love

In the next split second, as though on reflex, Marcus took one big step toward me and used his body to shield me from behind. What happened next was me hearing a loud thump as the awning fell on top of us, followed by Marcus’ low grunt behind me.

Everything went dark at that moment. When I snapped back to reality after a few seconds, I realized we were both trapped under the big sunshade awning, hence the darkness.

Marcus was still holding onto me. I asked worriedly, “Marcus, are you okay?”

He replied weakly from behind me, “I’m okay. Don’t worry. I’m sure someone will come to our rescue soon. Are you hurt anywhere?”

I shook my head, but my body was trembling from the shock. Luckily, before long, I finally heard a commotion just outside where we were trapped.

Suddenly, I felt a warm stream of liquid slowly trickling down my back. Sensing that something was off, I asked in a shaky voice, “Marcus, are you okay? Where are you hurt?”

His voice was weak and shaky, and I could tell he was just trying to reassure me when he said he was okay.

I panicked and started yelling, “Help! We’re here!”

Marcus again, he didn’t answer me. I grew more distressed as I could feel more warm liquid flowing down from his direction. “M-Marcus, are you okay? Don’t fall asleep, talk to me. Please, wake up! Help!

doing all we can right now. Don’t you worry,” a voice rang

was about to help Marcus up, he was stunned for a few seconds when he saw the state Marcus was in

and

on a stretcher. I was later helped up by Leedon, panting so heavily that I couldn’t utter a single

at the pool of blood from where we were trapped earlier. My brain seemed to have stopped processing everything else

how I had arrived at the hospital. The world seemed to pass me by in a blur as I stood outside the ER while doctors and nurses flitted in and out through the door. I had wanted to stop them to ask about Marcus, but my body wasn’t listening

avail as I simply stood frozen on the ground with my eyes fixated on the light above the ER door. I finally managed to breathe a sigh of relief when the light

wanting to ask for Marcus’ status. However, when I opened my mouth, I realized I

gaze shifted from my face to my body and she furrowed her brows.

shook my head and tried to muster all my energy to reply to her. “I’m… fine.” My words came

she spoke, “I think you guys should get her checked out to make sure she’s