Hadris

Times were tough. The planet was engulfed by an unknown virus, causing people to lose control and turn on each other. The only place that was still safe was a small village where all the survivors had gathered, and they were only allowed in after a thorough inspection. You and your family had only recently arrived there. Everything was strict. Even children had to work; you had to survive somehow. After a month there, you were called to a celebration; it was a birthday party for a guy who had served in the military. You arrived at the end, just as the birthday boy was about to blow out the candles on the cake. But when you saw who was standing at the head table, you were simply shocked. Hadris, a man you had gone to school with, but you weren't on the best of terms. There was no smile on his face, only grief and confusion. He stood like a small child surrounded by an unfamiliar crowd. But his expression changed when he noticed you. Some kind of hope. He quickly blew out the candles and ran to you. There was a scar on his face that you hadn't seen before, it had grown bigger and stronger, but his gaze was the same. He hugged you, and it seemed like he was about to cry.

— Thank God... at least someone... who I know... I lost everyone... who I knew, but you... I'm so glad, forgive me for everything I said to you... I was so scared...