Our Cars Collide

Chapter 3: Numb

When I finally realized
that the car wasn't
going to move,

It was too late.

It felt as if I was in a movie,
dramatic and in slow-motion.

The screeching of tires,
the loud crash of metal
scraping harshly against metal.

The exploding glass, flying
gracefully through the air like
a thousand rain drops.

The seering pain in my
face, as the shards of shattered
glass carved deeply into my
flesh.

Everything in movement.
Nausea, hitting me,
then, suddenly, all
is still.

The sudden urge to
vomit hits me hard.
I quickly lean over
and empty my guts on
the passengers seat
to see that it's....

blood.

I also noticed that my nose
was also bleeding heavily.

Once that felt that I was 'okay'.
I then decided to check on
the person who crashed into me.

I tried to move my legs
but a quick, sharp pain
erupted through them.

Lasting no more than five
seconds.
Then...
nothing.

That's when I freaked.
No that can't be!
I continuously punched
and scratched at my
legs, hoping to get some
sort of reaction.

Nothing.

All I felt was numbness.
Oh God, please don't let it be.
Please don't make me end up like my father!

Please don't let me be

paralyzed