Geodes

TRIGGER WARNING:SA

Sleep never comes easy when you lose track of time. I’m officially unsure of how long we’ve been down here or what time of day it is. That goddamned light flickering invades the darkness every time I close my eyes.

Drip. Drip. Drip.

“Where are you even coming from?!” I screamed at the water slowly dripping, then disappearing into the concrete.

“Are you yelling at water right now?” Elliot groaned, making me gasp. He’s been unconscious for what feels like forever.

“Thank the goddess,” I scrambled over to the adjoining wall. My heart beat rapidly as I stared at him with pleading eyes. Elliot looked like he’d been through the wringer. Dried blood surrounded his mouth as well as dripped from his temple. He had bruise marks around his neck in the shape of hands. The rise and fall of his chest seemed labored with every breath.

“Never felt better,” Elliot forced a smile that didn’t quite meet his eyes. His icy blue looked like they’d lost their light, appearing g