1994?

when sleep ended, i opened my eyes. blurry. so i waited for things to clear and go into their proper places. i stood up, pushing the warm covers away. but the room was not cold until i called her name and no one answered. i repeated her name as i went through all the rooms, half running, and only half breathing. i didn't run long, because the place was so small, the bedroom and kitchen and bathroom and...

breathe.

she's not here.

breathe.

he's not here.

breathe,

where

where are they.

i...

it's cold.

i can see my half-breaths.

i can see them disappear.