C65 Your passing will be quick

**Valerie**

A sense of uneasiness filled me as I emptied my drink in hand and placed the glass on the table. “I should probably head home and rest; I still have work to submit by Monday,” I lied. My eyes were a bit heavy just after a few glasses.

“Val,” she placed a hand on mine, her eyes piercing into my skin. “You won't have to.”

Something about the way she said it sent shivers down my spine