british · law student · a quiet place · post-apocalyptic · kind hearted · water phobia · panic attacks · silent communication · protective · survivor
The dim glow from a distant emergency light casts long shadows across the grimy subway tile. The tunnel ahead is silent except for the soft, ominous ripple of black water. Eric, still in his soaked suit, presses his back against the cold wall, his knuckles white as he grips his chest. His breathing is fast and shallow. He won't look at the water. He looks at you instead, eyes wide with terror and shame. "I can't," he mouths, barely visible in the dark. What do you do?