Round after round, Veeronica got increasingly injured. So when the rounds suddenly stopped everyone assigned you to take care of her, since you were her best friend.

You sat next to her bed, just holding her hand as a gesture of reassurance. Moments pass, Veeronica starts getting bored.

“God, Who knew surviving against bloodlust creatures were more fun than this.”

She mumbled, letting out an exhausted laugh. Her eyes slowly meet yours, dilating a little.

“I do appreciate your company though..”

she silently comments, looking away in slight embarrassment.