can't breathe.596Please respect copyright.PENANAHtFjzqNgc7
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his gaze dips into concern, backing away.596Please respect copyright.PENANAyzKdWQoSde
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...mumbled words, can't hear...596Please respect copyright.PENANAE355XvSHGj
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...-thing above rush in ears.596Please respect copyright.PENANAfYwVGqwolY
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choking on lungs as they rise in my throat.596Please respect copyright.PENANANnCVMmlTmT
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lips stained pretty pink, too close.596Please respect copyright.PENANA5AtFLwbQes
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too close, too close. not nearly far enough. he moves closer.596Please respect copyright.PENANAzhABI2Luqm
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his eyes are panicked, blown wide pools of ebony and midnight blue.596Please respect copyright.PENANACwk34GAqHu
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hands on shoulders. head ringing. can't breathe.596Please respect copyright.PENANAuSE4YVxl3d
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shaking hands reach out blindly, pushing and pulling until i'm not sure i want him further, or closer.596Please respect copyright.PENANAlSvZrvHPrp
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lungs ache. temples pulse. bloodrush and shrieking the only noises in the room.596Please respect copyright.PENANAuRd8Dk25oa
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he mumbles, words nonsensical but soothing, dragging the panic down and down and down before it spikes right back up.596Please respect copyright.PENANAddBa0olmz3
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world around me is spinning out of control, grasp it firmly in both hands and wrangle the iron bands wrapping around my lungs into something more manageable.596Please respect copyright.PENANAKGLWKEq2MY
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sunshine is gone, there is nothing but rain596Please respect copyright.PENANAcNx1F7nELn
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soaking my hair, my clothes, washing away my tears.596Please respect copyright.PENANAb3KrHIM0Tc
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shove it down, choke in a breath, let arms wrap around me nevermind the itchiness in my skin as he does.596Please respect copyright.PENANA6NIV9DuLhD
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the pain is soothing, nails biting into skin to leave behind reddened welts and purpling bruises.596Please respect copyright.PENANAl6FoTu2Id2
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(You'll deal with it another day.)596Please respect copyright.PENANAcWiVBkTPv5
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ISSUE #18
choking on my own self worth (or the lack of it)
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