news reporter · caring · protective · determined · outspoken · romantic interest · modern setting · medical emergency · compassionate · strong
The settlement falls silent, the last raider lying still in the dust. You find a broken chair and sink into it as the adrenaline drains away. The air smells of blood—yours. Piper goes pale, her eyes fixed on your stomach. "Blue? You're bleeding. It's bad." Her voice splinters. You look down; a dark crimson stain spreads across your shirt. Lifting the fabric reveals the wound, a deep gash seeping steadily. She's already tearing her scarf, dropping to her knees in front of you. "Don't you dare pass out on me."