As Cassie's family left the room, you collapsed backward into the couch. Even if you could have felt your legs, you wouldn't have had the strength to lift yourself up. You knew that you were probably going to be okay, having survived many close calls in the past, but positive thinking didn't really help while your arms and legs felt like they were about to fall off. There was something especially traumatic about being underneath Kimberly's flip flops. Being pinned and trapped as they ground you into the floor and the dirt and stones were stamped into your helpless body. A feeling of helplessness which you haven't truly felt since the beginning when you first learned of your strength. It didn't help with the pain though. You would do anything for Cassie, but you weren't feeling particularly attached to her family right now. Suddenly a gentle whisper could be heard from the deep, dark chasm of your suffering.
"Hey."
Forcing your eyes open, you could see Cassie there, kneeling at the edge of the couch, watching over you with tears about to trickle down her face.
"You look pretty beat up" she said.
"What me? Nooooo." You tried your best to lighten the mood and it worked. It brought a brief smile to Cassie's lips.
"Come here you. Let's get some rest." Being extra careful, she lifted you off the couch and cradled you in her arms like a baby as she began to walk. You were barely conscious as she lay you down on another soft surface. You could tell she was right next to you as the warmth of her body made you you feel cozy and comfortable and not to mention, safe.
"I'm really sorry Jake. Now get some sleep okay?" The last thing you heard before drifting off to was the beautiful and comforting voice of your girlfriend.
-------- Some time passes --------
You awakened with an immense yawn, and soon after, your jaw completely dropped. On the far side of the bed was Kimberly, standing on her knees, towering over you. That wasn't all. On your right was Sophie was standing at the side with one foot raised onto the bed. On your left was Maddie who also stood on the side with on knee resting on the bed, disturbingly close to you. The three giant women each smirked as you panicked and fell on your back. Without warning or hesitation, Sophie stood up on the bed, followed by Maddie and lastly, Kimberly also rose to her feet and the three women surrounded you. All you could see were three gigantic pairs on feet blocking your way in every direction and if you craned your neck upwards, you could see the trio laughing while looking down at you.
In an instant, they began jumping on the bed around you, causing violent earthquakes all around which threw you off balance and cause you to begin bouncing uncontrollably all around. Amid the chaos, you could hear the three girls laughing hysterically and then you understood. You were nothing but dirt to them. A toy to be made fun off. Why did you expect anything else?
Sophie's feet smashed onto the bed right next to you, sending you flying off in the opposite direction. Your body was smacked against the wooden floor as you heard one of them
"Where do think you're running off too tiny?"
It was Maddie who walked over you before you could even gather your thoughts. Her shadow loomed overhead as she lifted her giant feet and smashed down on you without hesitation. You were pummeled into the ground mercilessly by Maddie's powerful feet with no chance to beg for mercy or even catch your breath. She ground down on your completely flattened body until you were stuck to her sole. Your were barely conscious as she lifted her foot and peeled you off and onto the bed again. Tears gushed all over your face. What did you do to deserve this? "Why was I cursed to be this small? To be tortured, stomped and mutilated?"
Sophie's voice loomed overhead. "Now I know why Cassie likes you so much!" The three girls were kneeling directly over you before they each turned around, and all you saw were three gigantic asses hovering over you as you lay helplessly in the sheets.
"You ready little guy?" They descended rapidly, crushing your body like a thousand cushiony skyscrapers .
Your eyes fluttered open, dazzled and you quickly rubbed your eyes and deliriously looked all around the room.
"Hey you!"
Your heart slammed against your chest with such force that it instantly lifted you to your feet. Maddie was across the bed, sitting with both her legs on one side. She appeared to be somewhat confused.
What just happened??? Was that all just a...A DREAM?!? WHAT IS GOING ON???