Burden of Survival

GENEVIEVE'S POV

I turned to look at my best friend, more tears spilling from my eyes even as she wiped them from my face.

“You don't have to say all this just to make me feel better, Harper.” I laughed bitterly. “I don't want to think about him.”

“I'm not saying this just to make you feel better.” She informed me. “After we heard the gunshot, everyone ran outside, but they were blocked by his secu