Aleksa POV
I woke up to the sound of machines beeping. I took a few deep breaths, and I smelled bleach mixed with antiseptic. Where am I? I asked myself. I tried to open my eyes; everything was so bright. I was exhausted, so I gave up and faded back into sleep.
I heard a faint voice calling out my name multiple times. I smelled the faint scent of fresh pine. It was my favorite scent, as the forest was my favorite place. I started to open my eyes again, and this time, even though it was overwhelmingly bright, I succeeded in fully opening them.
I felt a slight tingle on my hand.
It must be static electricity from the bed and the machines.
I looked down. It was Kingston. He was holding my hand, sitting beside me, looking at me with what looked like relief on his face. I tried to speak
