★JASMINE★
I woke up to the pungent smell of antibiotics mixed with disinfectant permeating the atmosphere. The nauseating odor kissed my nostrils so hard, causing my stomach to churn in pain.
Every inch of my body ached as though I was being pounded with a sledgehammer, and I had to put up a fierce battle with my eyelids before they fluttered open.
Where am I?
At first, I couldn't make out the shape of things, but when I closed my eyes and reopened them, they finally readjusted to my surroundings. And that's when I saw my best friend, Caroline with teary eyes, yet, grinning from ear to ear as she stared down at me.
“You’re awake.” She breathed almost as if she couldn't believe it herself. “Thank goodness, you are finally awake, Jasmine. Oh! Moon goddess, thank you for hearkening to
