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This is my first fanfic, be nice, leave a comment and I'll try to update often.
CHAPTER - 1
It has been a while since Ian and I have seen each other. I'm still unsure of how he's doing, I've been trying so hard to get him out of my mind.
A couple of weeks ago, Ian got sick. Nothing too bad, the flu maybe. And we desperately needed more things, there was only one solution: a raid. I couldn't let Jared, Jamie and Kyle go alone, it's too dangerous for them. And so I went. Obviously, Ian wouldn't be happy but I sort of left without mentioning anything to him.
That day, I had run into Mel.
"Mel I need you to look out for him alright? Just make sure he's ok…"
Mel tilted her head to the side a little.
"Of course. Don't get into any trouble 'kay?"
I just nodded and ran away from my best friend and my boyfriend without turning back.
I think I'm spending too much time with Jared. Since that day I've been getting more and more practical and sarcastic. We're driving to the last town, and what I'm hoping will also be our last stop. Jamie can't wait to get home either. He's not the best on raids, he's always jumpy and excited.
"Are we there yet?" He asks with a smile.
We all roll our eyes are Kyle groans, but we're smiling too. He keeps the mood light.
As we inch our way closer to the town, Jared starts tapping on the wheel. I put my hand on his biceps and he relaxes a little. He slows down and pulls over to the side of the road. We switch places quickly. I take the time to buckle up, adjust the seat to my petite host and fix the mirrors before starting to drive. The rays of the descending sun make my skin warm. In the mirror I can see Kyle and Jamie having a thumb war and it makes me chuckle.
"What?"
"Nothing Jared, it's just… Jamie finally beat Kyle."
Jared's eyes widen and he flips over his whole body to high five Jamie. Kyle rolls his eyes.
"Get your seatbelt." I order Jared.
He sighs but does it, and the streets around us start to get busier and busier, which makes everyone shut up. I park the van close to what used to be a Walmart. I turn to Jared and he hands over a short list.
"You got," he checks his watch, "half an hour."
I nod and step out of the car. The heels I'm wearing are killing me but Jared insists on making me change between every spot and diversify my wardrobe. It annoys me greatly, but Jamie says it makes our undercover mission more "official".
I walk into the store and the coolness of the ventilation is a blessing. I grab a cart and quickly walk through the allies, grabbing things on the way. I'm hastier because of the thought of the caves than of Jared's time limit.
I grab some shampoo and I walk a little more. I still find it comforting to feel so normal. Just walking in the bright store, exchanging smiles with the other souls. I don't feel as guilty here.
I get to an ally with a bunch of things and look for some tea. Paige and Ruth Ann wanted some, they say it could really improve life in the caves. I'm pretty indifferent to it, tea doesn't seem very important these days. I grab a box of Camomile and another of Jasmin when I hear her.
"P-Pet? Is that you?"
My head jerks around and I see Pet's mother, standing there.
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As usual,
MaliceWonders