"I hope we made the right decision about leaving camp", Melissa said as she, Abby, Jackson, and Eric headed towards the beautiful but dangerous jungle.
"We did Mel and we are going to find the others, I promise", Jackson said trying to comfort her.
"Thanks Jackson, I'm glad you're here with us" Melissa said.
"Did I just say that out loud, oops, Melissa thought to herself.
Jackson didn't say a thing--he just smiled. And Jackson's smile usually said a MILLION words.
She could tell that he was scared, but at the same time a little relieved about taking action. He was so tired of Daley's democracy, it just wasn't working for him.
They had been walking for about 10 minutes but it seemed like a lifetime.
"Let's rest and eat lunch", Abby exclaimed.
Everybody followed her to a clear part of the jungle. They all slumped down on the sand and each took out 2 bananas, a mango, and a piece of fish.
"This should do until tonight", Abby said
"Yeah, you wouldn't believe how hungry I am right now", Eric complained.
"This does kind of feel weird, I mean being here without the others and all", Melissa decided to say.
"I'm not worried.. I know we will find Ian, Jory, and Captain Russell.. there is no doubt in my mind now that you guys are with me", Abby told Melissa.
"See, you've got nothing to worry about", Jackson said.
Melissa couldn't take it anymore. Her love for Jackson grew stronger and bigger each and every day. She decided to go sit by him and lay her head on his shoulder.
"Wow, he's got a nice, strong touch. I could lay here forever", Melissa thought.
"Well isn't that sweet", Eric said.
"Abby why don't you come over here and--", Eric said not finishing his sentence.
"Believe me, I wouldn't give you the satisfaction Eric, Abby snorted.
"Eric leave her alone", Jackson said.
"Oh come on, I am a charmed guy, I'm supposed to get ALL the hotties! But one thing I know is this: Abby will come through, yeah I know she likes me", Eric thought as he watched Abby roll her eyes at him.
"Well Mel, you ready to go head back into the jungle", Jackson asked?
"Yeah, I guess so", Melissa said smiling at him.
"Let's go everyone", Abby said.
Everyone grabbed their packs and headed back towards the jungle. It looked vast and bare but they knew the more they walked, the more things they would see and that meant things would get more dangerous.