you pull your knees to your chest as your heart squeezes painfully.

air comes in to fast, but still you feel like you can't breathe.

a sob falls from your lips as you put your face in your hands.

you hear rushed footsteps before the girls bathroom door opens.

a man curses and you look up wide eyed to see your rival.he crouches down in front of you, cupping your face in his hands.

"breathe, baby." he says and you shake your head.

"im right here, beautiful. and if you take a deep breath you'll feel better okay?" he says

you focus on him as you take a deep breath then slowly let it out.

"good girl, can you do it again for me?" he says softly