i want you to leave me alone - o,

❧  Her flank rose and fell sharply, a fly landing on her nose. It was too much. She needed to get out. She tried to climb out, leaping up to the edge and digging her claws into the sand, but the loose ground kept giving out on her and sending her tumbling back. If only there was someone who was there to catch her. She began hyperventilating, trying to look away but no matter where she looked, the image of his body still burned. She felt a tear run down her cheek.

❧  "Help!" Featherear yowled, panting as she looked up at the sky. She felt so dizzy and disoriented and terrified.

❧  She heard him speak before she saw him, turning her attention immediately on Rhinestonestar the moment his voice carried to her. She swallowed thickly, scrunching her face and trying to relax. She tried to latch onto his voice, looking back up at him and trying to slow her breathing. The smell was overwhelming, making her feel nauseous. The shecat dug her claws in the sand underneath her and let out a slow breath.

❧  "I- I'm going to try to jump up again. Can- can you try to grab me? I've been trying but I think if- if someone helped I'd get out. I- please." The medcat's voice cracked as she looked up at Rhine.

❧  Counting down and letting Rhine know she was going to jump, the silver tabby leaped, scrabbling at the sand again.