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seeing as i’m still on track to publish a new chapter of “sunshine” tomorrow, here’s a lil sneak peak…
JJ’s POV:
"Are you..." The words catch somewhere in my throat, my voice coming out strangled and unfamiliar.. "Are you definitely real?"
Emory stares at me, looking genuinely confused. One eyebrow lifts. "What? Of course I'm real, jackass." There's the faintest hint of amusement in her voice, but concern still lingers beneath it. "What's wrong with you?"
Ignoring her, I reach for her, and my fingers pinch the skin of her wrist before she can question it and ask me what the hell I'm doing. "Ow!" She jerks her arm away, sucking in a sharp breath through her teeth. "Fuck you, man," she hisses. "What the hell was that for?"
Guilt floods through me. "Sorry."
I lean back into the chair, staring at her as though I need the proof to remain in front of me. She is alive, and I've known that much for days, but the fear still runs deep.
Just days ago when the world was falling apart around me, I had to watch my own sister struggle to breathe.
I was convinced I'd lose her too but she's here, and she's alive.
She's pissed at me.
She's swearing at me.
She's very much alive.