You earned this

Glancing nervously into your messy room you decide that everything else can wait. You throw on some sneakers and follow Sophia out of your apartment in disbelief. Just a few days ago, you were desperately looking for some way into med school, but now, it seems the stars have aligned in your favor.

"Ah, here is the car," Sophia's voice breaks your train of thought.

Looking up, you see a black luxury SUV pull up. The windows are tinted completely black, and you can't shake the feeling that it would be very easy for them to kidnap you right now.

But then that melodious voice rings out as Sophia steps into the back of the vehicle. "Mr. Cooper?"

"Yeah, I'm coming," you reply, cringing at your phrasing.

You climb into the back seat, uncomfortably close to Sophia, and the driver, whom you weren't aware had left the car, closes the door. Looking forward, you see that a wall of black metal cordons off the passenger section from the driver cabin. You risk a furtive glance at Sophia and quickly look away when you see she is smiling at you.

Suddenly, the car lurches forward, and to your dismay, the windows are far too tinted to even see out of.

"Just a security measure," Sophia purrs, causing you to jump. Had she read your mind? "Don't worry, you are in good hands," she continues.

Somehow her voice soothes you.

"Just relax, sleep; you have a long ride ahead of you."

You are quite tired.

"Shhhh," she whispers, planting a soft kiss on your temple.

Blackness