can't breathe.199Please respect copyright.PENANAIqWndP8Nts
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his gaze dips into concern, backing away.199Please respect copyright.PENANArMmFMIYVOQ
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...mumbled words, can't hear...199Please respect copyright.PENANAAaAejnNpYH
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...-thing above rush in ears.199Please respect copyright.PENANAVGl9vXmzYF
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choking on lungs as they rise in my throat.199Please respect copyright.PENANA4INKHWiCwh
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lips stained pretty pink, too close.199Please respect copyright.PENANAUQgSLaqPO1
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too close, too close. not nearly far enough. he moves closer.199Please respect copyright.PENANA4fHgYryFVU
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his eyes are panicked, blown wide pools of ebony and midnight blue.199Please respect copyright.PENANAAVnxQjgZ04
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hands on shoulders. head ringing. can't breathe.199Please respect copyright.PENANAyWZ7oXdTgP
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shaking hands reach out blindly, pushing and pulling until i'm not sure i want him further, or closer.199Please respect copyright.PENANAQ8UrZZU8pn
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lungs ache. temples pulse. bloodrush and shrieking the only noises in the room.199Please respect copyright.PENANAw7SxR7f7xY
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he mumbles, words nonsensical but soothing, dragging the panic down and down and down before it spikes right back up.199Please respect copyright.PENANAGI8GqxlpQT
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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.199Please respect copyright.PENANAHBiqPlRIE1
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sunshine is gone, there is nothing but rain199Please respect copyright.PENANAyhUxad6Qxs
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soaking my hair, my clothes, washing away my tears.199Please respect copyright.PENANAGV2JltFxmt
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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.199Please respect copyright.PENANAw3tLBv6jTm
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the pain is soothing, nails biting into skin to leave behind reddened welts and purpling bruises.199Please respect copyright.PENANAAcLq1Jlok7
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(You'll deal with it another day.)199Please respect copyright.PENANA3b0upx6gef
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ISSUE #18
choking on my own self worth (or the lack of it)
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