Elena.

It was already late in the evening when I woke up from my sleep. The sky seemed to turn a bruising shade of purple, with a soft orange tint to it. Not that I could notice it, because all I could notice was the unpleasant heat.

While sitting up, I kicked off the blanket and got out of bed. My whole body felt sticky and hot, making me groan as I tried to cool myself down. While tying my hair into a sort of messy bun, I opened the window and leaned my face out, while taking a deep breath. The cold air felt like it was pricking my...