The Morning After

After reaching my bedroom I sat on the edge of my bed, a while later I heard the sound of the dryer finishing so I reluctantly got up from my bed and walked into the laundry room, I pulled my clothes from the dry and began to fold them. While folding them I felt a hand tap me and turn around. Behind me I see Liz, I look down at her and without waiting for me to ask her what she was doing, "Thank you" I didn't get a chance to respond before she was already out of view. I couldn't help but smile.

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After I finished folding my clothes I went up to my bedroom and collapsed onto my bed. My mind was racing with the thoughts of what had occurred in just the last few days as I drifted off to sleep.

I woke up not too long after in a cold sweat. Not again. I reached over to find to grab the bottle I used to store the pain pills. I felt shocked as I looked up to find the pills were no longer there. I briefly remember that I did not return the bottle to my bedside table after I took them last night. I can't help but yell, "God damn it!" as I attempt to move only to feel immense pain shoot through my body. I attempt to look around and with great pain, I finally manage to spot the bottle on my table.

"AAGHH"

I nearly pass out as I try to flip myself over. I manage to do so but now I have to lift my body. With as much strength I could muster, I get my arms underneath myself and enduring the pain I manage to sit up. With sweat pouring down my face I try to shift myself over to the edge of the bed. Just as I was about to make it there, I could feel my arms turn to jelly, and pretty soon I could feel myself falling back down onto my back.

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It's been a minute. The pain is only getting worse, I haven't been able to gather my strength for a while now. I only have one other option. "Guys, help!" I yell the loudest I can through gritted teeth and pretty soon a figure dashes into my room, they seem to notice my state and grab a pill from the bottle. A small hand pushes on my back as I can feel myself sitting up straight. A small tablet is thrust into my mouth followed by a stream of water.

I can't help but chug the water as I have been sweating for who knows how long now, I nearly choke on it but it is pulled from my lips just before I do. After a while, I feel the pain begin to alleviate and I thank whichever one of my friends came to help me and drift off to sleep.

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I wake up pretty early, it seems more and more that I don't need my alarm clock. I can feel soreness all over my body but am still able to move. I stretch my body but while doing so I feel my arm brush past something soft. I look over to my left and see Liz, laying on top of the covers sleeping peacefully.

So, she was the one that helped me out last night. Poor thing must have been so tired that she fell asleep right after making sure I was okay. I attempt to slip out of bed as quietly as I can and walk over to my door, just as I put my hand on the door, I hear a groan behind me and turn to find a sleepy Liz staring confusedly at me. "Are you okay now?" she groans while rubbing her eyes. "Yeah, thank you so much for that." She nods and begins to get out of bed. She has frizzy hair and is still wearing my oversized basketball shorts and shirt. It actually looks quite cute on her.

I realize what I just thought and turn to leave. Opening the door and heading downstairs I see Nathan spread out across the couch and go over to wake him up. After waking him up and talking for a bit Liz comes down and sits next to me. It still isn't time for school so we just sit there and talk.

"Last night was pretty crazy," I say aloud and Nathan agrees. Liz sighs and groans " I don't wanna do that again, it makes my hand all sore." Nathan looks over to her and points out the obvious. "Yeah, we have to." I look to my two friends and mutter, "We do what we have to in order to survive. We have definitely screwed up by using this damn app." Silence falls on the room so I take out my phone and browse social media.

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After a while, I look at the time on my phone and say to my friends. "Are you all ready for school? You guys should come to my house after school today so we can discuss the next mission." "Sure thing" Nathan replies. Liz sighs and says, "We should by better equipment, last night was too close for me." I agree with her and walk out the front door with my friends in tow.

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"My CZ 75 B has way better ergonomics than your Glock" Liz continues the argument they have been having the entire walk over to the bus stop.

"Will you two shut up about whose gun is better. We are at the bus stop" I say to my two friends. "Hmph," Both of my friends angrily pout. Sigh, you would have never guessed that we shut down a trafficking ring just last night by looking at how these two are acting right now.

We get on the bus; I sit next to Liz and Nathan sits alone. The bus ride continues without a word. I can't help but look out of the window at the peaceful blue sky.