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" It has taken everything in me these past few months to stay away from her. My obsession with her is insufferable, even for me.
As days went on I longed to be near her, but my shadows would drown her light and all I ever wanted...
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Gianna's POV:
I woke up in the familiar comfort of Abyss's bed. Snuggling in further, enjoying the soothing warmth I froze when I heard a soft snore behind me.
Slowly opening my eyes I began recalling the day before. The desert, the store, Abyss threatening punishment, running, and finally cuddling Gully outside.
How did I end up here? Realizing I'd find my answer behind me, I slightly turned and came face to face with a sleeping Abyss.
Punishment.
Shooting out of bed I panicked, looking around trying to figure out what to do. Run out into the Castle or stay here with him.
"Gia. What are you doing?" a groggy voice spoke. I watched as Abyss tried to wake himself up, rubbing his squinty eyes.
Deciding to stick with the enemy I know I run into the closest room and lock the door. I don't want to get hurt.
I don't know why I kept digging myself deeper. I should just face him and take whatever punishment he had. I do deserve it. I was just so frightened I could not stop my legs from running.
As tears slid down my face I realized that this room I'm in was small. And so dark. It reminded me of my room at home.
Mama locked me in there because I was bad. She couldn't trust me. Now I'm stuck in another dark room. I can't stop crying as I fall to the floor.
I hear someone calling out to me. I hope it's not mama. She's going to yell at me. She is yelling at me.
She's going to punish me. She's gonna hit me.
I cover my ears to block out her yelling.
No. No. No.
I'm trying my best. I'm going to school to get smarter and stronger. So I can be better for mama. But she's still upset with me. I'm not doing good.
I'm failing like always.
I'm so stupid.
I'm so worthless.
I just want to-
Why do I feel so warm right now? I can feel it seeping into my skin. But I can't tell what the source is. I can't seem to feel my body. I can sense it but it's far off like- on a fishing hook. I can feel my line tugging but I can't seem to reel it in.
I stay like this for a while, lost in a space between my body and well I'm not really sure. But slowly it's coming back.
The warmth intensified as I realized my body was moving. Rocking back and forth.
I push to break the barrier back into my body. And suddenly I'm back. I feel everything.
"Shhh. It's okay baby. I'm right here." Abyss says into my ear. His tone so soft. Too soft for him wanting to hurt me.
