CynicalKiwi

CHAPTER 1 ..One ..Two ..Three ..Tick ..Tock ..Tick ..Tock DOOOONG. I gasped and awoke, heart pounding, to the deafening sound of the bell located directly above my head. DOOOONG. Out of breath, I listened for another shriek to come from the accursed thing. I listened. ..And I let a sigh escape my dry lips. “2 A.M., huh?” I said aloud, then, remembering that Olivia was asleep next to me, quickly covered my mouth with the blanket--or rather, rags--that had covered me just a few short seconds ago, as if it would erase the words already spoken. I stared intently at my sister for a few short seconds to ensure her slumber