Fifteen

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It smelled like vomit and sweat. Dark and cold, then hot. Bright orange light, and sweet-smelling moss. A pretty voice. Leigh pulled herself out of the dark hole that had become her thoughts, and sleep. She stared up at a smooth stone roof. The sound of waves crashing into rocks sounded peaceful. The crackle of a fire made flickering shadows dance across the stone walls. She pushed herself onto her elbows, blinking away that annoying blurry dot.  "Leigh," breathed a soft voice, relieved.  She turned her head, looking straight into Six's grey eyes. His hand clutched Leigh's.  "You're ok." He smiled. Something was off. His face was tinged a light grey, and he looked absolutely exhausted.  "How are you?" He asked, squeezing Leigh's hand.  "I'm -" A hacking cough fought its way up her lun

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