I stifle a snort at the remembered words. My mother says it's not unusual considering I'm not eating properly. These dizzy spells have been coming more and more frequently, much to my annoyance. I sit down heavily on the bed and wait for the head rush to pass. The world shifts and spins and I fight to keep from blacking out. Standing upright, I realize I've made a mistake. I disengage Prim's arm from around my stomach and slip out from under the thin blanket.

I guess she's grown up since the morning of her twelfth birthday four months ago, which was the last time I caught her sleeping with our mother. I would have thought on today, of all days, she would have sought the comfort of our mother's bed. As I start to get out of bed, I'm a little surprised when I realize my sister is still sleeping curled up against my back. I roll over and my bladder twinges uncomfortably letting me know in no uncertain terms that I need to get up. I'd planned on getting up earlier than this so I could do a lot of hunting before the events of the afternoon. As I open my eyes, I let out a small groan noting the position of the sun in the sky. Light streams through the window beside the bed I share with my sister waking me from my restless sleep. Part 1 of the The Parts We Play series Next Work → Stats: Published: Completed: Words: 181284 Chapters: 36/36 Comments: 329 Kudos: 507 Bookmarks: 104 Hits: 30172

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