"hey, listen to me.."

his voice broke as he spoke, cradling you in his arms and staring in horror at the large wound down your torso. he shook you, tears welling up in his eyes as he tried anything he could think of to keep you awake. why had you stepped in front of that attack? the gash across your body bled onto his clothing, but he didn't care.

"we're gonna.. i'll patch this up, okay? you're going to be okay. please don't leave me.."