Novel & Cerita When Breath Becomes Air

As her face begins to change colors I realize that she has forgotten to take a couple of breaths while she looks everything over. With my air magic, I send a small amount of wind to her face and she instantly lets in a large breath. Her eyes meet mine and I let out a laugh. They have this sparkle that I hope she never loses. One that says that she is really looking forward to this new life that we are offering her.

The air is the same air. But something has moved through it. And you cannot put it back.

One more— Breath.

The silence is different now. It’s not the Cage’s hum, not the void’s hunger. It’s the quiet of a held breath. The quiet of a room where someone is sleeping, and you’re listening for the next inhale. My breath. It’s a shallow thing. I can feel the air moving in and out of my lungs, a fragile bellows. I never used to think about it. Breathing was just… background. Now it’s an event. Every raspy pull feels like a victory. Every exhale, a tiny release of tension.

Selene's POV 'Breath,’ a melodious voice whispered beside my ear. Air surged through my nose and mouth, burning with intensity as it flooded my lungs. My back arched on a hard surface. Shivers of relief eluded me; my body felt instantly cold like I had been trapped beneath a snowstorm, yet I felt as light as a feather falling freely from the sky.

Madison beamed. “I’m not just saying that, Madison; it’s the truth,” I stated. “You’re perfect just the way you are.” Madison blushed. “I think I’m ready to try now.” “Awesome,” I said and helped her get her mask on. “So, your mask is full face, so just breathe normally. You also have what’s called a check valve, so water won’t flow into your breathing tube if you go underwater,” I explained. “If you get nervous, just tap me on the shoulder. I will hold your hand otherwise.”

His hands hang loose at his sides but his fingers twitch. “Feet shoulder width,” I instruct. “Knees soft. Do not lock them.” He adjusts. “Breathe in through your nose,” I continue. “Slow. Count to four.” He does. “Out through your mouth. Count to six.” His breath shakes on the release. “That is fine,” I say. “Do it again.” We breathe together. The bond hums. Quiet. Present. Minutes pass. Or maybe seconds. Time bends here. Blake opens his eyes. “It is louder tonight.”

" She closed her eyes for a moment and took a deep breath then exhaled softly. "Thanks." As soon as she finished attaching the craft, Camilla waltzed away even though Kairav had already offered her Lilac craft so that the girl could take turns attaching it to her wrist. 'Ouch! How silly of me!' Kairav swallowed heavily and shook her head in realization. That action was just spontaneous, she had no idea why. 'What did I expect?' Kairav chuckled softly, while remembering the craft arm, Kairav followed Camilla's footsteps who was already ten meters ahead of him. Fresh air was again inhaled by their noses, entering the lungs and exiting as carbon dioxide absorbed by plants.

You're in the book. I forgot how to breathe. Just for a second, I forgot. Forgot breathing. Forgot thinking. Forgot feeling. I forgot everything – everything but those words. When the breath finally came, sucking on the air like I couldn't get it into my lungs fast enough, my body juddered with the impact. ' M-me? '

Instinctively, I open up to let him in and that's when I drag in the first breath of air. I tear my mouth away from his as I gulp in several times, battling to breathe once again. “Lily, look at me. Try to breathe slowly, like this. In. Out. In. Out.” While he says this, his eyes are pinned on mine and he's doing the breathing exercise along with me. I follow his leading, inhaling when he does and exhaling when he does, mirroring his actions and searching his face like it has all the answers I need.