Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-7497475-20131204014847/@comment-7497475-20131216091550

Feeling pressure against her, Scarlet slowly opened her eyes. Seeing the boy right above her, she was about to speak when she remembered her throat. Resigning herself to laying there, Scarlet studied his face. His eyes stood out, the deep crimson catching the light.

''He's helping me, after all that. Why?''

Trying to swallow, her wound stopped her. Coughing as blood entered her throat, Scarlet's neck burned with pain. With the sudden movement, her chest flared up as well. It was crippling, and after a moment she had settled. Despite all she'd been through, Scarlet tried to give the boy a smile of thanks. It was weak, but still there.