When I reach the barracks, I expect to walk into chaos, the same chaos I left behind.
However, the place has been cleaned spotless, and for a moment, I stand in the doorway, staring at the dark barracks, soft snores reaching my ears.
Did I dream everything?
It’s Sam’s gentle tap on my shoulder that has me blinking. His voice is amused, “Go on. You can still catch a couple of hours of shut eye.”
Hesitating, I make my way to my bed, and I can see Beth’s figure huddled under the blanket, her glasses on the side table, as she sleeps soundly. Even in the darkness, I can make out her face. She’s fast asleep.
The exhaustion of the day finally catches up to me, and I climb up on my bunk and pull up the sheets. The moment my head hits the pillow, my world descends into darkness.
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