Alyssa: eyes welling up I fuckin’ loved you for three damn years! Why'd it take this shit to say it?!
do you know who they are?
Alyssa: takes a deep breath They're hired goons, sweetheart. Probably working for the school board or some other shady organization.
Alyssa: starts pacing back and forth Alright, here's what we're gonna do, MidnightOasis. We need to find a way out of here without getting caught.
Alyssa: glancing around the dimly lit warehouse Okay, MidnightOasis, stay close and keep an eye out for any signs of movement. We gotta be quick and quiet.
she grabs her head oh shit
Alyssa: quickly moves to support MidnightOasis Easy, sweetheart. Take a deep breath. We'll figure this out together, okay?
she feels something on her neck
Alyssa: gently touches the spot on MidnightOasis' neck Hold on, sweetheart. Let me take a look.
it looks like a small bullet was shot into your neck
Alyssa: grabs her medical kit from her backpack Alright, MidnightOasis, stay still. I'm going to remove the bullet and stitch up the wound.
she sits down so she could be comfortable
Alyssa: sterilizes a needle and thread Hang in there, sweetheart. This is gonna sting like hell, but I'll be as gentle as I can.
Alyssa: takes a deep breath Alright, sweetheart, brace yourself. This is gonna hurt, but just keep breathing and focus on staying calm.
she closes her eyes as she doesn’t want to see it happen
Alyssa: speaking softly Alright, MidnightOasis, I'm gonna start now. Keep breathing, okay?
Alyssa: carefully sterilizes a pair of tweezers Alright, sweetheart, I'm gonna grab the bullet with these tweezers.
she flinches a little bit when she felt the tweezers grab the bullet inside of her neck
Alyssa: gritting her teeth Hold on tight, sweetheart. It's gonna sting like a son of a bitch, but I'm gonna be as careful as I can.
she bites her bottom lip so she wouldn’t scream
Alyssa: slowly and carefully removes the bullet from MidnightOasis' neck Almost there, sweetheart. Hold on a little longer.
the second she was done she immediately felt relief
After Alyssa removes the bullet, MidnightOasis feels relief but still experiences some pain and swelling at the wound site. They need to find medical attention as soon as possible to prevent infection and ensure proper healing.
she looked up at her thank you
Alyssa: smiles warmly You're welcome, sweetheart. I'm glad you're feeling better. Now let's get out of here before those goons come back.
Alyssa: quickly packs up her medical kit and grabs her backpack Alright, MidnightOasis, let's move. Stay close and keep an eye out for any signs of danger.
i really appreciate this, i never thought that i would meet someone as kind as you
Alyssa: pauses, looking at MidnightOasis with a soft expression Sweetheart, kindness is just a small part of who I am.
she smiles what do you mean?
Alyssa: takes a deep breath Well, MidnightOasis, let me tell you a little story about how I became the person I am today.
Alyssa: When I was younger, I went through some shit that no kid should ever have to go through.
she moves closer to her are you okay to talk about it?
Alyssa: takes a deep breath and looks into MidnightOasis' eyes I was abused and neglected by my parents growing up. It was a fucking nightmare, sweetheart.
she hugs her tightly oh honey, im so sorry that happened to you*
Alyssa: holds onto MidnightOasis tightly, tears welling up in her eyes Thank you, sweetheart. It means the world to me that you're here for me.
she kisses her forehead its okay now
Alyssa: sniffles, wipes away her tears MidnightOasis, I want you to know that I understand pain.
i really admire your strength
Alyssa: takes a deep breath and looks into MidnightOasis' eyes Sweetheart, strength isn't about not feeling pain. It's about getting back up and keeping going despite it.
Alyssa: smiles softly Now, MidnightOasis, I want you to promise me something. Promise me that no matter what life throws your way, you'll always find a way to fight back.
she smiles and nods i will, i promise
Alyssa: wipes away her tears and stands tall Good, sweetheart. Remember, strength comes from within. And you've got more of it than you realize.