“I hate you!” Lonnie hissed, the spongy, red blotches spreading across his cheeks like a cancer.

Shane recoiled at the spittle that had hit her in the face as Lonnie released his venom. She met his eyes carefully—deliberately, and shrugged her shoulders before turning to walk away.

“Wait!” Lonnie screamed. It was the only word that could be made out as he choked on his sobs.