Coco was transferred to her dorm, each step sending a jolt of searing pain through her leg. As she stumbled and collapsed to the ground, she instinctively clutched her injured limb, gasping and grunting in agony. The sweat beaded on her forehead and trickled down her cheeks, mingling with the tears that streamed from her eyes. She was horrified by the sight of her leg; the flesh looked charred and raw, revealing glimpses of the damaged tissues beneath. Desperate for help, she craved the comfort of a doctor's care. Her cries filled the room, a heartbreaking symphony of desperation and pain.
The door swung open, and Leah rushed in, her eyes widening in shock at the sight of her friend's suffering. Without a moment's hesitation, she discarded her bag and hurried to Coco's side.
"Please, don't come any closer," Coco pleaded, her voice tremulous. "It hurts too much."