Raven wrapped her arms around Ava, holding her friend close as sobs continued to shake her body.
The sheet she had been using for coverage slipped slightly but she didn't care about modesty right now. Ava needed comfort after everything she had been through over the past three days.
"I'm here," Raven whispered softly, rubbing circles on Ava's back. "I'm really here."
Ava's fingers clutched at her shoulders like she was afraid to let go. Her tears soaked through the thin sheet as her breathing came in hiccuping gasps.
Raven could feel how much grief Ava had been carrying and it made guilt settle heavy in her chest.
"I thought you were gone," Ava managed to say between sobs. "I thought I'd never see you again."
"I know," Raven replied while her own eyes stung with fresh tears. "I'm s
