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I'm sitting alone.
With a shock, I look at the floor
I stand up frantically, feeling water seep through my clothes
I look around for a way to escape, but all I see are my panicked eyes reflected back at me in all directions
The water is up to my knees
I bang on the mirrored walls to no avail.
The water is up to my waist.
I scream for help, but I know no one will come.
The water begins to go faster.
I'm afloat now, my face pressed against the top in an effort to breathe.
I take a deep breath and duck underwater
I open my eyes and see me closing in on myself
I try to scream one last time, but all that comes out is a gurgle.
I feel the pressure on all sides of me
I feel the water slowly and steadily make it's way into my lungs
My body is slowly being crushed a little bit at a time
My ears are ringing
My vision is blurry
I can feel myself shrinking and fading away
A small hand reaches out to me
A blob of pale yellow and a hint of blue
She has everyone holding her up
Supporting her and making sure she doesn't fall
As I reach for her, I am blinded by light
I was never alone.
