Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

She can’t have the Soulsaver Pill. That’s invaluable. Sonny turned away. “I would’ve said yes to anything else, but not to this one.”

“Why?” Elspeth frowned.

“Because I only have one Soulsaver Pill left. I used one to save your life three years ago, and this is the only one I have left. I won’t give you that.” Sonny winced at the thought of giving her the last Soulsaver Pill. I can’t believe she would ask for something priceless without even blinking.

“A life is on the line! I checked on Callum, and he’s an inch away from death. At this rate, he won’t survive a month!”

Sonny finally looked serious. “He’s not going to survive a month? Let me see him.” Sonny checked on Callum as well, and he confirmed that Elspeth was telling the truth. “But this is my last Soulsaver Pill. If you use it on him, then we won’t have any for you.”

Oh yeah. I also need treatment as well. She smiled bitterly. “It’s alright. We can figure something out as I still have a year to live, but if we don’t save him right now, then he won’t survive the month.” I can’t let him die.

“Very well. If that is your choice, then I won’t stop you.” Sonny took a deep breath, his eyes filled with sorrow. Then he took out a black pill from his medical kit and stuffed it into Callum’s mouth.

However, Callum, as if knowing what would happen, refused to gulp the pill.

“He’s not swallowing. Does he know? Well, this is weird.” Sonny was surprised for a moment, then he said, “If the pill melts in his mouth, it’ll reduce its efficacy.”

Elspeth darted ahead and, before anyone could react, kissed Callum, much to everyone’s surprise. They thought this was inappropriate, but Elspeth ignored them. She pushed the pill with her tongue, trying to force it down Callum’s throat, but he refused to take it.

The pill was melting and getting smaller over time. Left with no choice, Elspeth crushed it and shoved it down his throat. The effects weren’t great, but it worked. Callum finally gulped the pill.

for him to wake up, but Callum didn’t move. It seemed

“What’s

furrowed Elspeth’s brow. “You made the pill, didn’t you? Don’t tell

blushed. “Maybe

the sound of coughs echoing in the air. Elspeth turned around, and Callum was already getting up,

stopped talking, then they both turned around. “You’re awake!” said

“Yes.” Callum smiled weakly.

stared at him, tears welling

his gaze

she saw his gaze. “What’s

was at a loss. “What’s wrong? Are you mad

Miss Lynwood. I don’t think we’re that close.” Callum covered

it. She looked at Sonny,

“Maybe it’s a side effect. He probably

don’t think so. “But he just called me Miss Lynwood. He still remembers me.” This wasn’t what Elspeth expected. She would rather Callum yell at her than just forget her entirely. She turned her attention to Callum again, still in disbelief. “Do you know who I

Callum nodded. “Yes.”

didn’t think he would forget her. He didn’t forget anything,