The dots still linger over her eyes despite rubbing them. Flashing black holes. Gradually they begin to fade. The colour disintergrating. Purple. Then yellow. Like a bruise. Objects force themselves into focus. Shattered glass. Clumps of tissue. Pipes connecting to the radiator. Susie scrunchies up her eyes; her fingers trying to shed away the blurriness. Her head sways as she lifts it off of the floor. She grabs hold onto the radiator. Her head flops on top. The harshness of the coldness stings her forehead. Breathe in. Breathe out. Achoo! Her head bounces. Hands try to steady it. Echos of the sneeze vibrate through her body. Bringing her knees up, she wraps herself tight. Stop. -
Begin.
Again.
Eyes shut. Visions evade. Seeking. Now is not a time for games. "I will find you", she mutters. Hoards of people, places, screams of delight. Quick. Over there her head tells her. Memories flicker past. I choose you. Snatch. It is like opening a window into another world. The colours are sharp. Susie blinks.
Start.
Again.
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