it had been barely even two days since your ex-boyfriend had gotten taken into custody for physically assaulting you. you denied everything the police told you, but the bruises on your neck was all the proof they needed. you were sitting on your bed, staring at the wall, but suddenly your attention was drawn to your head where you had just gotten a text from Sam, your boyfriend who knew everything about what happened.

“are you okay, Zero? i’m coming over.” the text said.