“NOOOOOO” I scream.
Everything around me blurs and all I can focus on is Everett. Placing my fingers on his neck, I feel a pulse and breathe a sigh of relief. He’s alive, for now. I struggle to see through the tears that have pooled in my eyes. My whole body is shaking, and I don’t know what to do. I scramble for my phone when I feel a hand on my shoulder. I turn around with a fright but am relieved to see Lawrence standing above me and not Jamie. He has his phone to his ear and listening to the conversation, I know that he has already called for an ambulance. I’m glad I don’t have to do it now; I’m not sure that I can speak. I cling to Everett’s body and beg him to stay with me, I can’t lose him.
“The ambulance will be here soon.” Soothes Lawrence. “The police too, and I’m assuming th
