A/N And here's chapter three! I hope you'll enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything or anyone mentioned in this story. Obviously. This also counts for the previous chapters, in which I forgot the disclaimer. Sorry.
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'So, how are you, really? The bandage isn't cutting of your bloodstream isn't it?' This Shanna-girl asked.
'Well, it hurts like hell, but I don't think it cuts of my bloodstream or whatever.' Toby reassured. 'Are you a doctor or something?'
'Why do you ask?' She asked back, sounding surprised at the change of subject.
'Well, you knew how to bandage my leg, and to be honest, I'd be very happy if you had some knowledge about medical stuff considering my situation.' He replied happily. The girl looked at him half smiling and half frowning.
'Sorry, I've only followed a firs aid course a couple of years ago. Nothing special.' She replied.
'Aww. Too bad. Well, at least it's better than nothing. You know how to heal my poor little leg at least.' He laughed at his own words. Shanna just rolled her eyes.
'I guess.' She replied, frowning. Toby raised one eyebrow.
'Do you ever laugh?' He asked, getting rewarded with a poisonous glare.
'Yes I laugh. Just not in situations like this.' She stood up. 'I'm gonna go look for some water and food. You get some rest. You're gonna need it.' With that, she grabbed her backpack and climbed out of the cabin, still only in her shirt. Toby watched her go and frowned. This was gonna be fun. Trapped and injured at the top of a mountain with as only companion a humorless girl. Well, at least she was hot, if anything else. He had to admit there was some truth in her words, and he rested his head on his "pillow". Feeling pretty tired, he closed his eyes, and within a second he was asleep.
When he woke up, Shanna was back. He slowly blinked, trying to clear his vision, and slowly her back became visible. She was bending over something. 'Hey.' He greeted.
'Hey.' She said back, continuing with whatever she was doing.
'So, did you find some water?' Toby asked, having a very sore throat.
'Yeah, there's a small stream not very far from here.' She confirmed. 'The only problem was that I only had my water bottle to fill, so I don't have very much with me. Do you want some?' Toby nodded. When she handed him the bottle, he eagerly emptied it in his throat. 'Hey, calm down! You don't want to hurt your throat more!' Shanna proclaimed startled. Toby took the bottle away from his mouth.
'What's wrong with a little bit of water?' he asked puzzled. 'Another thing you learned in your first aid course?' The girl shook her head.
'Nope, I learned this from Man vs. Wild.' She denied. 'Too much water at once can be really harmful. I'm really glad my sister was such a big fan of it now. She forced me to watch almost every episode of it.'
'Great!' Toby answered enthusiastically. 'At least one of us will know how to prevent us from being eaten by bears then. By the way, I've got some stuff in my backpack, we can use that too. If you won't be scared away by the epicosity of my belongings.' Again, Shanna just rolled her eyes.
'Right.' She said sarcastically. 'Anyway, we'll have to make a plan, to survive out here until someone comes and save us. Do you have any ideas?'
'Erm, a bit, not very much.' He denied. 'You're the survival expert here.' Shanna smiled at the compliment. Toby took that as a good sign. At least she wasn't completely emotionless. He would have to work on her seriousness, but it seemed like he was slowly melting her icy exterior away. He smiled in himself. Maybe this would't be so bad after all.
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'Okay, my plan is to go to the police station, and stop hanging around here. If there is anything that we can do about the situation of your and my friend, it's there.' Joy said to the big muscled man. Thank God he was listening. She was really afraid there for a moment that she had to do everything by herself. Even though she doubted they could be of any difference, two people were always stronger that one.
'And what do you wanna do there than? Every cop is here at the moment!' He questioned her idea. Joy sighed. Didn't this man have any brains?
'Yes, but no cop here will listen to us!' She proclaimed desperate. 'Hopefully, the people who've stayed behind, since there are undoubtedly some, will listen to us. They won't be as busy and stressed as the ones here, and they are in a position to something.' She was desperate for him to understand. She couldn't do this on her own, no matter how much she wanted to. She needed a strong person to back her up, even though it was an idiot, he would impress the people they were trying to convince, hopefully.
'Okay, okay. I'll go with you to the station. I'm still not sure if it's such a good idea, but if you're so sure…' He agreed. Joy breathed out in relief. Yes! 'Do you know where it is?' He asked.
'Yeah, Shanna, my friend, and I passed it a couple of days ago, when we were going to the market. It's not that far from here.' Joy confirmed. The man smiled.
'Then lets go!' he said eagerly, and walked of. Joy half smiled. She had to admit; even though he wasn't the brightest of persons, he had some spirit. She quickly took of to catch up with him.
'Erm, that's the wrong way…' She said laughing when she was next to him. The man laughed sheepishly.
'Oh. Well, you lead the way!' Joy rolled her eyes.
'Okay then!'
After that, they fell silent, both caught up in there own thougts again. Joy, of course,worrying about Shanna and, erm, the man probably wondering about his friend too. After some time, she couldn't stand not knowing his name anymore and asked him.
He looked at her surprised. 'Haven't we introduced yet?' He asked. Joy shook her head. 'Okay, well my name is Gabe. What's yours?'
'I'm Joy.' She paused for a second. 'How's your friend called, you know, the one up the mountain?'
Gabe glanced at her, like he was wondering about something. After a couple of seconds, he answered: 'Toby. Toby Turner. Ever heard of him?'
Joy shook her head. 'Should I?' She wasn't really familiar with al those celebrities.
'Nah. He's pretty popular on Youtube, but he isn't world-famous or something.' He sighed. 'I just hope he's okay.' He looked down at his feet.
'So do I Gabe, so do I.' Joy murmeled, thinking about Shanna. 'Well, at least they're not alone.'
Gabe smiled at her. 'Yeah, I just hope your friend, Shanna?' Joy nodded in confirment and Gabe continued. 'That Shanna won't kill Toby or something when she gets too annoyed.'
Shanna looked up at the tall man, surprised. 'Why on earth would she kill him?'
Gabe chuckled. 'Toby is incredibly funny, and ceirtanly not afraid to show it. Sometimes he really doesn't know when to shut up.' He rolled his eyes. Joy grimaced. That didn't really sound like something Shanna would appreciate. She always valued her rest.
'Let's just hope that we get them out of there before something does happen.'
Gabe smiled wryly. 'Yes. Let's hope so.'
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A/N Chapter three is done! I hope you liked it. Please review if you did, and even if you didn't. I'd really like to hear your opinions!
By the way, I don't really think Gabe's an idiot. This was written from Joy's perspective, and since Gabe was not really thinking clearly, he came over as an idiot to her, at that moment. I'm not trying to insult him or something, I think he's awesome.
Tospringe out! Peace off.
