In the Time of Kings
“Long and deep, handful after handful. For awhile, it will fool my empty stomach. Sitting back, I catch my reflection in a clear puddle next to the stream. I lean in closer, rub at my chin and cheeks. Stubble scratches my palm. I’ve started to grow a beard. I’d tried once when I turned twenty, but the growth had come in so sparse that I vowed never to try again. This is thicker, though. A sure sign of maturity. My nose and forehead are ruddy from the sun’s rays and my hair brassier than I’ve eve...r seen it.
At first I’d assumed I had only been unconscious for minutes or perhaps hours. Now, I’m sure it’s been days and I wonder if Claire’s brother notified the police when I didn’t return his calls. Even if they sent a search party after me, they probably aren’t going to find me in the middle of this wilderness.
For a long while I crouch by the stream, trying to keep a lid on the panic that’s building inside me. Any moment now, I could explode like a warm can of soda that’s been dropped on concrete.MoreLess
At first I’d assumed I had only been unconscious for minutes or perhaps hours. Now, I’m sure it’s been days and I wonder if Claire’s brother notified the police when I didn’t return his calls. Even if they sent a search party after me, they probably aren’t going to find me in the middle of this wilderness.
For a long while I crouch by the stream, trying to keep a lid on the panic that’s building inside me. Any moment now, I could explode like a warm can of soda that’s been dropped on concrete.MoreLess
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