{42} "Escaping The Beast."

"Whenever he's near that's when the flames begin. Heat rises with the risk of explosion, heartbeat skips with every stolen glance, temperature becomes intense, smoke becomes thicker and suffocating if he ever gets too close. The warning signs were all there so why didn't we see it coming, the moment when we finally ignite? I didn't mind that orange tint he made me, the heat we created wasn't dangerous but endearing; for I welcomed it, willingly." —Icychica_

I crawled into a corner in order to avoid being trampled on by the panicking crowd. I sat up, resting my aching back against a wall.

"Sunbae (Senior)!" Myunghee moved through the crowd of people before reaching my side. "Oh my god, are you okay?"

"Call the NFS. I'm sure there's a dead body inside."

"We need to get you to a hospital first."