The world moved in a blur of color as Violet made her way back to her room. All her focus was taken up with keeping the power at bay and not being overcome by it. It felt as if she would never make it to safety, but finally, she got there. She locked the door and dashed to her bed, where she hid under the covers.
If she focused on her breathing, she would be okay. All she had to do was to keep breathing. Everything would be fine and the power wouldn't defeat her, as long as she kept breathing.
"Hey."
Sara. She had forgotten Sara. "Don't you have class?" Violet asked.
Breathe in. Breathe out. She kept telling her mind she would be okay.
"Hey, are you okay?" Sara asked. She pulled the covers back and stared down at Violet. "Hey, you do not look okay."
"Leave me alone, Sara," Violet sa
