In the next split second, as though on reflex, Marcus took one big step toward me and used his body to shield me from behind. What happened next was me hearing a loud thump as the awning fell on top of us, followed by Marcus’ low grunt behind me.

Everything went dark at that moment. When I snapped back to reality after a few seconds, I realized we were both trapped under the big sunshade awning, hence the darkness.

Marcus was still holding onto me. I asked worriedly, “Marcus, are you okay?”

He replied weakly from behind me, “I’m okay. Don’t worry. I’m sure someone will come to our rescue soon. Are you hurt anywhere?”

I shook my head, but my body was trembling from the shock. Luckily, before long, I finally heard a commotion just outside where we were trapped.

Suddenly, I felt a warm stream of liquid slowly trickling down my back. Sensing that something was off, I asked in a shaky voice, “Marcus, are you okay? Where are you hurt?”

 

His voice was weak and shaky, and I could tell he was just trying to reassure me when he said he was okay.

I panicked and started yelling, “Help! We’re here!”

 

I could feel more warm liquid flowing down from his direction. “M-Marcus, are you okay? Don’t fall asleep, talk to me. Please, wake up! Help! Please hurry up!” I

can right now. Don’t you worry,”

under the fallen overhang. As Leedon was about to help Marcus up, he was stunned for a few seconds when he saw the state Marcus was in before he fired away, “Quick, get our medical officers

and I

carefully removed Marcus from above me and placed him on a stretcher. I was later helped up by Leedon, panting so heavily that I couldn’t utter

from where we were trapped earlier. My brain

as I stood outside the ER while doctors and nurses flitted in and out through the door. I had

frozen on the ground with my eyes fixated

doctor walked out. I approached her, wanting to ask for Marcus’ status. However, when I

my face to my body and she furrowed her brows. “Miss, are you

my energy to reply to her. “I’m… fine.” My words came out all

spoke, “I think you guys should get her checked out to make

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