LISA
Without warning, I feel Brian’s arm around my neck becoming lifeless. Somehow, I knew that this was going to happen but I chose not to act on it. I respond in an instant as I grab hold of his body with both my arms but I tumble to the ground with him.
“Brian!!”
I turn him around so that he is turned on his back. His eyes are closed. I quickly put my ear next to his mouth to hear if I can hear any breathing. I am holding my own breath as I listen carefully and then I hear it. It is very faint but it is there. I can not help putting my head on his chest from pure relief that he did not die on me. Then I feel the familiar feeling of tears falling down my cheeks.
I can not afford to give up now. I just want to lay down with him. I just want to stay here and hope that this
