Gwen's P.O.V

We reached my home as the sun began to sink below the horizon. I lived in a small house that had somehow escaped the war unchanged. It had no bomb markings from air raids or even a missing door. All of the furniture in there seemed intact and the surrounding area wasn't too bad. Inside were two bedrooms,a living room, kitchen and bathroom. It was perfect.

Soon after I found my home,I started planting crops to harvest,eat and save to regrow,gradually raising the barren land into small a fertile patch of greenery. I'd changed a wasteland into a small paradise and gradually expanded,but as it got bigger,it needed more attention. I never stopped though and now that I've found Duncan,maybe he can help.

"Nice digs,"He whistled as he looked around my small retreat,"How did you do all this in four years?"

"I have a really green thumb,"I shrug,"I used to plant flowers in my old garden. Before the war." I saw him nod.

"Well at this rate the world will be back to normal in a few more years,"He remarked making me blush. I didn't really get complimented much,even before the war. My parents were either too busy or I was too different for the others to notice. Now that I think about it,I never really had friends either. I wince as I remember life before the war. Sure it was better but not all of it was pleasant.

"You ok,Pasty?" Duncan placed a hand on my shoulder,he must've seen me wince. Crap.

"Yeah,"I smile back letting him inside,"And Pasty seriously?"

"Well you didn't like Sunshine much so I thought of this one,"Duncan shrugged playfully putting the box down and flopping onto the sofa.

"Fine. How about I call you...Juvie,"I say ruffling his mohawk,he did look like he went there after all.

"Hey!"He punched my arm playfully.

"Oh sorry,"I play along,"Did I mess up your hair? Silly me. But why would you care? You're just Mr tough guy." I then ruffle his hair again.

"Oh now you're gonna get it!"Duncan said reaching for me.

"Get what?"I mock pouting and running upstairs to my room and locking the door. He banged on the door repeatedly.

"Gwen!"He yelled,"Let me in now!"

"I don't think I want to!"I reply mischievously. This was the most fun I've had in ages,just imagine being alone for four years in the wreckage of the world with no-one to talk to. You'd probably go insane. He then continued banging as we both played along not giving in to the other.

Suddenly we heard a deafening howl come from outside. Shit. We were silent. I caught a glimpse of the dark fur of a Shadow Ghast and stayed silent and still. I watched as my chest gradually fell and rose. Then as suddenly as it came,it passed,it's yellow eyes illuminating the ground below. That was close.

Sure they couldn't come into our houses but they can lure you out and when you least expect it kill you. No-one's ever lived to tell the tale of what a Shadow Ghast really looks like. It's stayed a myth for years.

Out in the hallway it was quiet. Too quiet. Sure I've known Duncan for less than a day,but he's the type of person who isn't silent for long.

"Duncan?"I call out opening the door,"Where are you?" Before I could register what happened something grabbed my waist from the darkness and lifted me up. I punched and kicked but it was of no use against my foe. What was it? It then shoved me into the closet and then turned the light on. (The electricity still worked because it ran on our magic).

"Please don't kill me,"My arms flew to my face as I flinched,ready to be hit;I then saw it was Duncan standing in front of me and he was smirking.

"That's not funny!"I say punching him.

"No it wasn't,it was fucking hilarious!,"He was laughing now,"You should've seen your face! You looked like you were going to shit yourself in fear!" I punched him again,"Ow!"

"Good,"I reply pushing past him,"Now if you don't mind I'm going to make dinner."I turned my head to look at him over my shoulder as I went downstairs and I swear I caught him staring at my ass. I knew I shouldn't have worn my booty shorts and leggings today. Whatever. He's probably a player so it must be a force of habit.

I go to the kitchen and get out two cans of soup and get some of the flour I had left. I added some water to the flour and added a little salt to make some dumplings. While they cooked I cleared the kitchen up. I smile as I begin to heat up the soup. At least I have company now.

Duncan's P.O.V

I laughed my ass off after Gwen realised I'd pranked her.

"That's not funny!"She muttered punching me.

"No it wasn't,it was fucking hilarious!"I was holding the wall for support,"You should've seen your face! You looked like you were gonna shit yourself in fear!" She glared at me and then delivered another punch. "Ow!"I mutter. Damn she can punch hard. She then told me I deserved it for being a jackass and went downstairs her hips swaying from side to side unintentionally.

As she walked down the hall my gaze drifted lower and lower until it stopped at her ass. Fuck. Before the war I was a player. I saw a hot chick,seduced her and then left her for another. It wasn't odd for me to stare at them or even flirt openly,I never felt guilty about it. But with Gwen I mentally punched myself.

'Get a grip man'I think to myself' this is the first chick you've seen in years. You've known her for less than a day and are already checking her out.' Now I'm going crazy. All of this war shit has messed with my head.

I then catch the scent of food. Now that I think about it,I haven't eaten in a while. I made my way to the kitchen to find Gwen a the stove.

"Oh, Hi Duncan,"She turned around,"Food's almost ready." She then turned back to the stove. Wow. Did she just forget about the prank I did? Nah,Gwen doesn't look like the forgiving type.

"So you haven't done anything to the food?"I eye her carefully.

"Nope,"She shook her head,"It's just plain soup and dumplings." She then turned the stove off and got two bowls and spoons from a cupboard and drawer.

"So you put nothing in it?"I try again.

"If you don't trust me then make your own food,"Gwen grumpily put my bowl on the table and sat down. I began to eat the soup when I felt a burning sensation at the back of my throat.

"Oh I forgot to mention,"Gwen smirked,"I may of put a little jalapeno pepper in your soup." I knew it! She was definitely not your usual type of girl.

A/N: So how'd you like it? Do you like the little ending? Tell me what you think in reviews. Till next time,

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