ZIRA **violence ahead**
I woke up in a dark room. Was it still nighttime? I looked around and saw nothing but darkness. I got up from the bed and started walking further into the darkness. There was nothing in sight. I started to panic, looking around for any signs of life.
"Why do I always find you lost somewhere?"
A figure materialized out of the darkness, and I saw it was Isaiah. The light was shining off his body as he walked to me. I was so happy to not be alone. I immediately ran to him and gave him a huge hug. It felt great to be able to hold him again.
"I thought I was alone," I said into his shirt as he rubbed my back.
"You're never alone. I will always be there for you, Zira."
My heart swelled when he said my name. It was a melody to my ears. Then I heard laughter be
