Heartbeat

"Ah..." she heaved a soft sigh, her open eyes struggling to focus on her surroundings.

"Water..." she called out, her hoarse voice creating a gentle ripple in the room.

The girl who had been sleeping beside the bed quickly woke up upon hearing the call. Her eyes widened, and with quick steps, she reached for the bronze glass on the table.

Approaching cautiously, her steps light as a flash of shadow on a silent night, she slowly handed over the glass, providing refreshing liquid to the tortured lips.

"Drink, Tane," she whispered gently as if her words were a healing spell.

After Taneaya finished the drink, the girl lay back down, relying on her body's weakness. With a heavy heart, she turned to the woman who was so caring towards her.

"Cata..." Taneaya whispered haltingly, and in an instant, her tears flooded her face without warning.