Fat ruby

When Watutu set the leeches 
upon Watuka, 
it was already done. 

Watuka woke and saw the final leech. Fat ruby, 
almost hidden, heavy-sac belly violently squirming, 
forcing its fullness under the skin. 

Watuka's sharp nails dug deep into 
what would be the head—only telltale sign was 
the over-greedy mouthpart—still consuming. 

Blood bloomed. 
Purplish pattern rose. Watuka removed 
the rest of the leech, and rested for recovery.

Dale Chou
2018-10-20