The car behind sped up like mad, charging towards us. Faye floored the gas pedal, barely avoiding a collision.
The excessive speed left me feeling a bit oxygen-deprived, and I nervously clutched the seatbelt.
"There's a traffic jam ahead, Dane. Do you trust me?" Faye's voice quivered slightly.
I took a deep breath. "I trust you. I've always trusted you."
She yanked the steering wheel hard and slowed down, but the strong inertia still sent us crashing into the guardrail.
The car behind couldn't react in time and shot straight past us.
In the split second before I lost consciousness, Faye shielded me, holding me tightly in her protective embrace.
When I regained consciousness, I found myself in a hospital room.
Faye's parents and my mom and dad were keeping vigil by my bedside. Seeing me wake up, they breathed sighs of relief.
"Dane, you scared us to death. Are you still in pain?"
I wiggled my limbs. Thank goodness, they were all still there.
"Where's Faye?"