One…
Two…
I throw my entire weight into it.
A shriek.
A thud.
My vision blurs at the sight of the figure splayed on his stomach across the dingy bathroom tile, Bloodshot grey eyes squint up at me, lips parting on a sigh— like he’s trying to speak.
Hang on, love.
Movement in my peripherals. To the right. I spin on my heel and launch—
Colliding with Jessica.
We crash into the side of the stall, the bang blending with her howl. At some point in the chaos, my hand latches around her slender throat, pinning her in place, while she wriggles like a shark caught on a line.
Fire scorches my cheek. Did she seriously just fucking claw me?
Growling, I hold her deranged glare.
“Light’s out, bitch.”
Her brows pinch in confusion, eyes wide. She thrashes against me but it’s too late, I’m already rearing back, my forehead coming down on hers with an audiblethunk.
A bright flash of white.
Blinking and blinking to orient myself, I stumble back.
She slumps to the floor.
I turn.
White foam dribbles from Win’s lips.
Sharp pain explodes in my knees as I crumble to the tile, grasping his face.
“No, no, no,” I whimper, the ache in my head forgotten. His limbs stiffen. Rolling him onto his side, I fumble for the phone beside his outstretched. “Stay with me, love. Stay with me.”
His eyes roll back.
“Fuck.”
Breathe. Focus.
“Get an ambulance. He’s seizing,” I choke into the speaker, wiping the spit from Win's mouth.
“It’s ok, baby, I’m right here. Help is coming. You’re gonna be ok,” I whisper. Tears drench my cheeks, I lean forward and press a kiss to his sweaty forehead. “You promised me forever, remember? You’re not breaking that promise, ok? I just got you back.”
Suddenly, the door bursts in—
Officers descend on Jessica while paramedics descend on us.
Immediately, they administer Narcan.
Scooting out of the way, I hook my pinky around Win’s and hold my breath.Please baby. Please don’t leave me again.
