Twelve

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She closed her eyes and took in a mouthful of oxygen, gently she exhaled and again opened her eyes. A tear rolled down her cheek. Around her she saw bodies, dead, dying, desperate. 

Another sound of gunshot, another whimper of pain as hollow as bones. After what felt like hours, the weapon found itself aimed at the 17 year old. What now? she asked herself as her life flashed before her very eyes. What now?

Smallcreek high, a school with a student population of  389 , 12 of which had the misfortune of being chosen to go on a school trip. A school trip which will change their lives forever.  

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