Point of No Return
Disclaimer: I don't own Girl Meets World. Just the plot in here. 3
A/N: Please tell me what you think! Criticism is welcome, but no flames. Suggestions are always welcome, no matter what they might be. Thank you. :)
( * * * One week after Riley and Maya were first lost * * * )
Riley's POV
Maya and I were walking towards what I hoped was the cabin when I heard a loud Bang! sound. I felt a sharp, burning pain in my leg and I could barely stand. I felt something warm on my leg and I heard Maya yelling. It suddenly hit me.
"Riley! Oh my gosh!" She started cussing out hunters in general, how those, "... good for nothing low live idiots can't tell the difference between an elk and a human ..."
I collapsed to the ground and rolled my jeans up. The bullet had grazed me, but it was a deep wound and the sight of my blood made me dizzy.
"Are you okay?" She blurted through her furious ranting.
"Yeah, I think. It's just a little cut," I stated in what I hoped was a reassuring voice, but I wasn't sure who I was trying to convince; her or myself.
"We have to keep going!" Maya stated in a panicked voice. She helped steady me as we slowly inched. The only thoughts on my mind were how hungry I was and how bad my leg hurt.
Fantastic.
OoOoOoO
I think we had been lost for seven days and today was the eight night. I tried to keep track because I had no idea how long we would be stuck in the woods. Our strategy was to keep going to a lover elevation and hopefully find our way home, or to help.
Hopefully.
While I pondered that thought, it was about the time when I swore I heard the sound of an engine rumbling in the distance. I peered through the trees and caught sight of headlights or some kind of light, maybe a flashlight or a fire. I turned to look at Maya and found her blue eyes locking with my topaz ones.
"Do you see that?" I whispered warily. She nodded, her face clouded with disbelieve.
The hope of rescue pushed us onward. It was only minutes later that we had crossed the remaining forest and found a small four-wheeling road. I could have collapsed with relief right there, but we continued down the road. I looked to Maya and saw her face, elated yet exhausted, and I was sure that my expression mirrored the same. If I never visited the forest again it would be too soon.
"You ladies lost?" A male voice drawled behind us. I jumped slightly.
"Yes, please help us!" Maya and I stumbled to his four-wheeler.
"We've been lost in the forest for about a week," I explained as calmly as I could.
"Hop on," the man offers, scooting up to create more room. He looks to be about twenty with a strong build and long hair.
He doesn't look like a serial rapist, and at this point we weren't beyond hitchhiking.
So, I got on his four wheeler and fell asleep on Maya's shoulder.
A/N: This story is nowhere near over. The sequel, coming out after the next few chapter, will focus on Riley's decision to college, endgame ships, and the gang's futures. Any suggestions on any of those are welcome.
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