I slowly opened my eyes, groggily taking in the sterile, bright surroundings. Was I in a hospital? Why? I tried to lift my head, but a dull ache throbbed through my temples, making me wince.The beeping of machines nearby caught my attention, and I turned my head, trying to make sense of it all. The beeps seemed to come from…me?Just as I was piecing things together, the door burst open, and my dad rushed in, looking frantic. His eyes scanned the room, locking onto me, and his face transformed from worry to relief instantly.“Matt! Oh, thank God you're awake!” He strode over to my bedside, grabbing my hand in a tight grip. “How are you feeling? Do you know what happened?”“I think…” I blinked, trying to clear the fog in my head. “I… I fainted, Dad.” The memory came flooding back — eating, feeling nauseous, running to the bathroom…and then, halfway to my room… “I fainted halfway to my room, didn't I?”"Yes." He nodded, his eyes still worried. “You did, kiddo. Scared the life out of me.
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