Author's note: Sorry, I've been really really busy these last couple of weeks. But, I'm here now.

Word count: 100

Challenge: Graze

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"It was just a graze," he panted as he felt the blood running down his shoulder.

His shaking hand pressed harder against the wound, gritting his teeth as he tried to get the blood to stop.

Pain made the world turn grey and when he opened his eyes, he wasn't where he remembered.

The scent of alcohol was the first indication that he was in a hospital.

He opened his eyes to see his brother's puffy eyes staring at him.

"What the hell were you thinking, man?" Sam was angry. "You almost bled to death."

"It was just a graze..."