DanteMy eyes snapped open, the harsh lights above blinding me instantly.The smell of bleach and sharp antiseptic hit my throat, making me cough violently as my head throbbed.I sat up fast, but my body felt like lead, heavy and drained of energy.I looked down at my left arm and saw a clear plastic tube taped to my skin, dripping liquid into my vein."What the hell is this junk doing in me?" I grumbled, grabbing the plastic needle with my right hand.I gripped the tape firmly, ready to rip the damn thing straight out of my skin."Woah, Dante! Don't pull that out!" Bret shouted, sprinting across the room toward my bed.He grabbed my wrist with both hands, shoving my arm back down onto the white mattress before I could yank the needle out."Get your hands off me, Bret," I growled, my voice rough and flat as I glared at him."You need that IV in you," Bret said, breathing heavy while releasing my wrist slowly. "Just sit back and relax for five seconds.""I don't want to fucking relax,"
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