Our world is a box, unlike everyone else's world. We are clearly unseen. To a point, it's a relief but when the system shattered, grasping for someone outside the walls to understand the vitality of it; was impossible.

The world swirled around me as we smashed our backs to the brick walls. The maze was unending. The city was dark. Our breath exploded into clouds from the below-freezing temperature.

His eyes frantically scanned mine, "alright?"

I wanted to nod but the situation was burning into my chest like acid. My anxiety picked up but I had no time to react. We just kept jumping from shadow to shadow. Voices bounced off the building, but we couldn't make out their location.

"Where are we going Pin," I whispered as my throat tightened.

"I can't use my phone," he mumbled, "I don't know."

"You have to use it-"

"-they'll see us-"

"-then you best make it quick."

He shook his head quickly, "you're not in any shape to make decisions."

"-and you are?" I eyed his shoulder wound bleeding through his dark navy blue hoodie.

"I'm not the one with a head injury-" he hissed through his teeth.

I couldn't believe we were in this position. To risk everything was worth it for this backpack of vials.

We sucked in a breath as footsteps raced around the corner. Pin placed a rigid arm across my chest as I stifled a trembling inhale.

Their figures stalled in front of us. Pin staggered in front of me with his hands out, "ok, take it back," he pressed the bag into the cement in front of us.

"The girl," one guy swung and arm up.

"-not tonight."

My eyes shot open wider, I'm not sure how that was possible. Not tonight. So tomorrow night or next week would suffice?

"No tonight, you lost...