C28 Despair

Lily

A needle could ring with how quiet everywhere got. The silence hung in the air, heavy and tense.

It felt loud, ringing in my ears as I stared at him, mind blank.

Nathan looked away from me and I instantly knew why. With eye contact, they engaged in a silent conversation I was not privy to. I didn't want this.

Before I could say a word, a sharp sound cut the air. It was Nathan's chair