|burn|

my eyes open to bright lights and a numbness i couldn't shake.

sirens were loud but my ears felt blocked. i stare into the stars for a few brief seconds. i couldn't move my body. four people were above me and they were saying something i couldn't hear.

i close my eyes for some peace.

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as i wake up again, everything around me seemed faded. i squint to look around, and tried to recognize my surroundings.

i look up at someone on my right. they were crying. I recognized the man, as my father.

"are you awake?" he says, between sobs.

i stare at him blankly. why was he crying?

he sounded more loud and clear, everything seemed like I was in a dream.

"are you in pain?" he asks.

i once more stare him blankly.

i didn't feel anything. i was numb.

"water?" i mumble. my voice was hoarse.

he nods, as he grabs the glass of water beside him and hands me it.

i try to move my arms but i couldn't feel them to know where they were.

i look down at my arms and see that they are wrapped up.

he puts the glass to my lips and i drink the water quickly.

"what's wrong with my arms?" i ask, trying not to panic.

"they are just bandaged up, honey. you are on alot of medicine which makes you feel like you can't move or anything." he explains.

i stare blankly down at my bandages.

"what happened?" i ask, trying to recollect my memories of the night before.

"you were in an explosion." he whispers.

i stare blankly and he squints at me to see any emotion but there wasn't any.

"am i severely hurt?" i ask.

"honey, you are suffering from third degree burns in some places of your body." he says.

"get some rest." he adds, after my reaction remained blank.

i close my eyes. but i couldn't sleep. i knew i couldnt. because now id never be good enough for him. because who would love a girl with burns?