My breath caught in my throat, I reached for the glass, trying to stretch as much as I could.
Just as my hands grazed it, the sound of sirens reached my ears. I raised my head, panting as the colored lights filtered into the house.
A soft smile grazed my lips. I did it.
Now, I had to ensure I finished what I started.
I grabbed the antidote and unwrapped it, pouring it into my mouth.
The door slammed open at the same time my vision turned black.
When I woke up, it was to soft beeping, white walls, and a blurry figure,
As my eyes focused, I noticed it was a petite nurse with blonde hair. I sat up, my heart racing as I glanced around.
“I… I’m not dead, am I?” I said as tears stung my eyes.
The nurse managed a soft smile.
“No, silly. We worked too hard to ensure you didn’t cro
