Chapter One: The Beginning

Sam:

It was a beautiful sunset in the FAYZ. One that brought memories of the good times, families sitting together on the beach, dad's teaching their sons how to fish. To Sam it was a constant pain. He remebered how he used to surf day after day. He remembered how Astrid cheered him on as he surfed skillfully. That was a mere dream now. They could barely touch the water for fear of mutant fish attacking. Astrid was always going on about something or the other. He had just left the house to get some air. Astrid was agian complaining about Pete needing more nutrients and constant care. In one way, he envied Pete. Astrid's undivided attention was on him, no threat of being left alone or pushed away. Not like Sam. He wondered whether the FAYZ would end. Food was scarce, children were falling sick and with their best efforts they were only slowing down what was inevitable.

"Sam?" A voice woke him from his deep thoughts. He looked up, it was Taylor. Her long, dark hair surrounded her pale face. She smiled a concerned smile at him. Sam was wary, Taylor was useful when fighting but could be just as cunning.

"You looked really out of it" she continued.

"I'm fine Tay' really. I'm just thinking."

"About what?" she asked curiously.

Sam hesitated then sat on the rough sand as he explained. Taylor joined him, hanging on to his every word. Strangely enough, Sam began to feel better. Having someone listen to him, to get the weight of his shoulders was just what he needed. Sam finished and watched Taylor take in all he had said.

"Sam, no-one has any idea what your going through. Everyone thinks you're 'Sam, the Hero'. You give the children hope, you give me hope too. We can get out of the FAYZ, I'm sure of it, but you're going to need someone to rely on..." She edged closer to him. "You can do it."

Sam looked down at Taylor. Her eyes were a striking green. She flashed a reassuring smile as she leaned in and her lips touched his. Sam's senses were dully alert and his expected reaction was to pull away... But somehow, it was impossible. Taylor's body folded perfectly into his both people connected by a kiss which seemed to go on for hours.


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