After a week, Ian and I still weren't talking, but Jamie and Jessie's relationship was getting more serious. He was putting his arm around her, they were hugging, kissing, going on 'dates.' Everyone knew that the group was leaving soon... except for Jamie. They all felt bad for him. Depression was just around the corner.

He left the table as soon as she entered, and went to sit with her. The table was only a few feet away, and I -as much as I hate to admit it- began eavesdropping.

"So, Burns is planning on leaving tomorrow morning," she told him.

"What? You're leaving?" he asked.

"Yeah, but you'll come with me, right?"

He sighed. "I can't! Mel is here... and Jared, Wanda, and Ian. I can't just leave them."

She shook her head. "Alright. So yesterday, when you said you would do anything for me? That wasn't true. You lied to me, Jamie. And I can't be with someone who isn't as honest to me as I am to them." She stood, and walked away, not looking back. Jamie put his elbows on the table, and rested his head in his hands and groaned. I seemed to be the only one who noticed, and didn't want him to know I was listening.

Finally, he stood and walked back to the table. I wanted to hug him, tell him she wasn't worth it. But I wasn't sure if I should. He seemed to be putting on an act for everyone, and left early. I didn't see him for the rest of the day and decided to give him some space. The next day, Mel came down with a fever, so Jared proposed the idea of going on another raid. Everyone besides Mel, Jared, and I were playing soccer in the game room, so Jared and I headed out by ourselves. As soon as we made it to the store -which was literally called 'Store'- Jared quickly took his sunglasses off and put in the contacts. I grabbed a cart and we gathered some groceries for the week, then checked out. After that, we got in the car and began driving home.

As we parked in the hiding place and continued walking through the desert, we caught a glimpse of Burns and the humans with him that had stayed with us. They were walking in a group, shielding their eyes from the sand hitting their bodies like bullets. The wind had picked up and it was hard to see. Jared and I heard a sound like a car engine, followed by a high-pitched scream. We were almost a mile away, but the ground was so flat that we could see.

Ten people rushed out of the car, each of them grabbing someones arms and pinning them behind their backs. Jared and I soon realised they were souls, and that they were taking the humans and Burns back and putting souls in them. Everyone was struggling, especially Burns, and one of the souls took their gun out and fired a bullet straight through his head, killing him. They fired at everyone except for Jessie. On of them handcuffed her hands together, throwing her in the car. Someone else opened the trunk and threw the corpses in, then slammed it shut again. They piled in and left right away.

Jared and I stood for a few minutes, just trying to process what had happened. Finally, I broke the silence and began hysterically sobbing. Jared wrapped his arms tightly around my body, and I buried my face in his chest, wrapping my arms around myself. Why did I have to be so rude? He liked me and I acted as though he had just slapped me. I then remembered Jamie, and wondered if I should tell him. He would be heart-broken, and if I didn't tell him, chances are he wouldn't find out. He knew she wasn't coming back, so what difference did it make? At the same time, he deserves to know. Finally, I was silent; the sobbing was over. Jared was still hugging me tightly, and I finally wrapped my arms around his body.

I felt him quickly pull away, and looked up with a confused expression, then saw Ian. Before I could say anything, he started yelling at me.

"I can't believe it. We just got in a fight and you have the guts to hug my best friend, and for that long?! Do you even care about us? Or about me, for that matter? Because it doesn't fucking seem like it. If you don't want to be with me, then don't lead me on." Ian was interrupted when Jared whipped him around.

"Are you serious? Do you not see the fricken tear stains on her face? She is going through a hard time and her fiance isn't there for her. And what's so wrong about wanting a family? You wanted one for a while; you always talked about your future with family. What's changed, Ian? You're not the same guy I know, and you sure as hell are not my best friend. Treat your fiance, or any woman, for that matter, with respect, or get the fuck out of our lives."

"What are you trying to say, Jared?" Ian asked, his fists clenched.

"I'm saying be the guy we all know and love, or get out." With that, Ian walked away, in the opposite direction of the caves. I didn't know what to do. Even when we weren't talking, I loved him, and felt lost without him. On top of that, Burns was gone... forever. Jamie lost his girlfriend to a soul, and Ian and Jared are no longer friends. Life was never this dramatic, and I hate that it's become this way. It makes me think that ending it all would be so much easier. Come to think of it, everything started when I was put in this body. That's when my life really started. Maybe I'm not meant to be here, living with humans. The next day, I packed up my things and snuck out at dawn, while everyone was fast asleep.

Since I left two days ago, I finally made it to the town. I stopped at the car dealer which -to my luck- was on the outskirts of town, and bought a car with all the money I had in my possetion. I decided I needed to get a job in order to rent an apartment, so I continued my journey in my new car. I ended up five blocks away from where I had lived before the cave. There was an apartment with $10 rent per month, and I took it, even though it was pretty small. I went to sleep right after I got up there.

"Hello, how may I help you?" a lady sitting behind the desk asked me.

"I saw that you were looking for jobs here?" I say.

She nodded, pulling some papers out. I took them, filled them out, and soon, I was working as a doctor's assistant. Fortunately, he was the one who would be preforming the surgery on Jessie, so there would be a soul inside her. The doctor took out his tools and, before he could start working, I said "Wait! I... I know this girl. She was my body's best friend's daughter. Please, save her. I can take care of her!" Everyone froze, staring at me for a while.

The doctor finally said "If you can pass the test, we'll let you have her." He led me to a quiet room and gave me a piece of paper and a pencil, then left.

It was fairly easy. I had to write a paragraph about how they would not be a danger to souls, and another one about human care. I guess I passed, because they returned Jessie to me, and we headed to my apartment. I laid her down on the pull-out couch, and she gained consiousness.

After my dream, I knew I had to do something, and that was exactly what I did. My dream was identical to everything that happened that next day. I decided I needed to go back to the cave, and Jessie agreed. We got in the car and headed off; I left my rent on the table near the door, and quit my job on the way out.

"So... they're gone? Burns and everyone else?" Jessie asks, looking down.

I nod. "Yes. Jared and I saw everything happen."

"Is that why you got a job there?"

I shook my head, explaining the deal with Ian, Jared, and myself.

"You weren't planning to go back." It was more of a statement than a question.

"No, I wasn't. So thank you for convincing me."

She nodded, and it was silent for a while. I turned up the radio and Someone Like You by Adele started playing.

Jessie must have known the song, because she started singing along.

"Never mind, I'll find someone like you. I wish nothing but the best for you two. Don't forget me, I beg. I remember you said 'Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead.' Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead. Nothing compares. No worries okay. Regrets and mistakes are memories made. Who would have know how bittersweet this could taste."

I couldn't help but think of Ian. Was he moving on right now? I knew I would always love him, but I did wish him the best with the rest of his life. I was scared about what would happen when I got back to the cave. Did they think that had given their location away? I knew that Jamie would still believe I hadn't. He always had faith in me when everyone else didn't. We got to the hiding place and I parked my car next to the other one; good thing there was extra space. I hoped that they could use the car on raids, even though it was fairly small. It only took about ten minutes to get to the caves, and Jessie and I stepped in nervously. It was empty. I guessed that everyone was in the cafeteria for dinner, and we headed through the dark tunnels.

I was right; the room was packed. Everyone looked up and froze. Jamie looked up and saw Jessie, who was smiling at him. He rushed up to her and hugged her tightly, and kissed her. I was glad they were back together. Jared must have told everyone what happened to them, because they were thanking me for saving her after taking a look at her eyes. Jared came up and hugged me tightly, then Mel, then Jamie. Jared whispered in my ear, telling me that Ian was back, and that he missed me. As he stood back, I looked at him with confusion. "Your room," he said simply. "And bring some food." I nodded, getting a plate full of food, and walked slowly through the cave.

I finally arrived at our door and knocked quietly, hoping he was awake. The door moved aside, and I saw a man who looked vaguly like Ian, except scruffier, and his eyes were hard, but softened as they saw me. He smiled and pulled me in. I set the plate down on the dresser and he wrapped his arms around me tightly.

"I'm so sorry, Wanda. I'm an idiot. You deserve so much better, and I understand if you don't want me. Either way, I love you, and always will. Please forgive me, Wanda," he says in a rush.

I shake my head. "I'm sorry, too. I forgive you; of course I forgive you. I love you more than anything, Ian." We embrace for what feels like a few second, but was probably more like a few minutes. "I love you."

"I love you, too, my Wanderer."

"I'm not wandering anymore. I've found the place where I belong," I declare, smiling into his beautiful blue eyes. I've never felt so happy in all of my lives, and I never want to leave Ian again.

"So..." Ian begins. "How about that wedding?"

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