Chapter 64: Boomerang thoughts

A silence stretched between us as I looked into JJ's charred face. I must've got used to it a little, because the sight only made me uncomfortable now. It didn't feel quite real. Which was for the best. I should've given my stomach a medal for not forcing me to puke anywhere today.

JJ's only remaining eye was green and sad. I hoped that his lack of concern over his injuries meant that the other one will grow back, while at the same time bitterly thinking that better him than me. The thoughts like the latter one were the thing that pushed me to ask JJ to disappear until I cool off.

"As you wish, Diana." JJ gave me a deep nod, almost a bow. Then he straightened up and frowned. "To recover faster from the blood loss, drink something now and eat more red meat and tomatoes in the next week."