How To Save A Life

How To Save A Life

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This is a story about a girl, Abby, killing herself. Upon further consideration, this story isn't about Abby at all. It's about her friend, Emily. Emily is a firefighter. She receives a goodbye text from Abby, and is the one to call the cops on her. She is also on the medical/fire crew that comes to Abby's house when the cops feel that she needs to be transported to the hospital. She has to listen to her friend as she tells her to leave her alone and let her die in peace. She has to listen to the EMTs and medics talk about how Abby likely won't survive. She watches the light leave Abby's eyes as she goes unconscious from lack of blood. Emily is back at the fire station. Her shift ended two hours ago, but she is still there. She is sitting in a storage closet, crying and singing a lullaby. Another firefighter, Jared, sacrifices much needed sleep, goes in to her, and is able to offer her comfort. If you ever feel like Abby, think of Emily. That's how everyone would act if you were gone.
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The brush of an arm, the tap of a hand, any skin to skin contact and Dakota Grinn is plagued with the horror of that person's death. He sees the Number, the date they'll die, and feels the pain they encounter when they do. Skin melting, knife twisting, bones cracking; Dakota feels it. And he's sick of it. Abandoned by his parent's because of his "gift", Dakota hops around foster home to foster home. The beginning of his 8 days start at a new foster home with a kind, understanding foster mom with a too low Number. As the 8 days pass, Dakota meets Andy, an adorable, sweet guy that insists on being his friend. Normally secluding himself from people, Dakota feels drawn to Andy. Is it the fact that his cute face takes his breath away? Is it because his light, gentle voice calms Dakota instantly? Or is it how whenever he feels Andy's Number, Dakota is filled with warmth and love and the feeling of having lived a long, happy life? And the strangest thing; Dakota sees himself right there with him, holding Andy lovingly in his arms. Even with the single source of warmth, Dakota is still left with the fear and pain of others' deaths. But only 8 days. He only needs to last 8 more days. Then Dakota ends it all. Or will Andy be able to save him in time?

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