My Monster
She's asks, her voice laced with concern.
"I've been sick for the past few days, but I'm feeling okay now," Danika responds, and her friend sighs with relief.
"That's good then. Will you be able to attend my birthday party tomorrow?" she asks, and I stiffen.
"Yeah, sure. I'd love to."
I zone out from there, lightly tracing her skin.
She's really learning to socialize more, and I love that for her. But what she doesn't know is that the hollow curse symptoms have been growing worse. I worry that I'll have to stay away from her for too long.