2. Love.
The recent attack left the survivors shocked, but like Alexis said "That was only the beginning."
They went on, following the signs of living people, hoping to find immune people on their way. Chase decided to start a conversation with the gang, "So, just outta curiosity, where's everyone from?" "I live far in the city… Can't believe I came out this far away." Blake replied, looking forward. "I'm near here, actually. I just went to the city because of a job." Avery said. "Really? I'm from the outskirts of the city…" Chase replied, disappointed. He looked over at Alexis, who was uncharacteristically quiet. "How about you, Alexis?" Avery asked. Alexis quickly looked over at them, oblivious to their conversation. "Huh?" she asked. "Where're you from?" Blake asked. "Oh, I come from a different city…" she replied quietly. "How did you come out this far?" Chase asked curiously. Alexis sighed with depression, "I came to here because I heard my boyfriend, Jake, was terribly sick…" Alexis stated.
"It was really nice of you to come, Alexis." Jake's mother greeted with a faint smile. "Of course. Thank you for allowing me to visit." Alexis replied with a small smile as she walked into the small bungalow house. "He's in his room." His mother said as she walked into the kitchen.
Alexis slowly opened the door the bedroom door, "Jake…?" Alexis called quietly. A very porcelain face looked up at Alexis, "Alexis. Hey." The boy greeted weakly. He looked so sick… Alexis hated seeing him like this. She took a seat on the edge of the bed. "How're you holding up?" Alexis asked, concerned. Jake sighed, "I think I've gotten worse… I'm trying my best for everyone…" Jake coughed. Alexis smiled, "Just hang in there. You'll be fine in no time." She encouraged. "I'm worried, though…" Jake sighed. Alexis looked at him, "Why?" "Because, this sickness is going around pretty quickly. I'm worried about you and everyone else's health." Jake coughed again. "Don't worry, Jake… Everyone will be okay." Alexis assured. There was a moment of silence… "Alexis… I got bit." Jake inhaled. Alexis looked down at him. She was puzzled. She got interrupted when Jake's mother asked for Alexis' help with tea. "I'll be right back…" Alexis said, getting up, "Do you want any?" "Please…" He replied. Alexis walked into the kitchen and helped out. "I hope he gets better…" His mother said, taking the kettle off of the stove. "I do too… I hate seeing him so sick." Alexis replied, getting the mugs from the cupboard. Suddenly, there was a thud in Jake's room. "I'll be right back, I'll go see if he's okay." His mother said, walking to his room.
Alexis listened sharply as she made the tea. "Jake? Are you alright?" His mother asked, Alexis suddenly heard groaning… "Jake…?" His mother sounded panicky. Alexis suddenly heard a painful cry. She dropped the spoon and ran to his bedroom. Her stomach dropped. She suddenly thought back to when Jake told her he got bitten… The epidemic report in the newspaper… They said that it's possible to catch it by getting bitten or being in close contact with infected… Jake was infected. There was no sense talking to him… There was only one thing she had to do… She met Jake's gaze. Jake growled and then ran at her. Alexis slammed the door in front of him and ran to the kitchen. She went through the drawers and found a steak knife. Finally, Jake broke through the door. Their gaze met once more… Painful as ever. He growled and ran towards her fiercely. When he got a close distance enough, Alexis moved out of the way, making him run into the stove. Alexis readied the knife… she really didn't want to do this…She closed her eyes and squeezed the handle. Her heart raced, she wanted to throw up…She suddenly felt her arm thrust down instantly. She heard a thud, and slowly opened her eyes. She thought she was dreaming, going into hysterics. She just stabbed her boyfriend… A best friend. She let go of the knife, and tears filled up in her eyes. Did she even do the right thing… Was it for love, or life…