Hi people! I have been inspired to write lately so here's another chapter for ya! Please try to get other people to read my story, I really would appreciate it. Right now I only have like 5 readers. So I guess I will dedicate this to them, and my new Beta! Thank you for reading so here's another one for you.
Wanda's P.O.V.
I woke in the morning to a bolt of lightening and a strike of thunder. Mel was already awake and was packing everything into our bags. I looked at the clock that was next my bed. It was already 11:00! I looked at Mel with a panicked expression. Why didn't someone wake me up? We are supposed to be on the road by now.
"Wanda, you need to sit down and chill out. Its ok, I already talked to Jared this morning and he said we didn't have to leave until 12:00. He told me that we didn't have much to do today except picking up a few more groceries so he told me to let you sleep in."
How did she always do that? She answered my question without needing me to even ask it to begin with. Was I really that easy to read now days? I have to try to keep my facial expressions to myself from now on.
I walked back over to the chair and found a pair of clothes. There was a note from Mel on it that said 'Here are your clothes for today everything else is already packed up.' I looked down from the note and saw a purple halter top and white sweater, with a micro mini skirt and purple leggings. Where did she get all of these clothes?
I turned to ask Mel why she left a note insteadof telling me herself. She wasn't there anymore and the only other thing that had changed was the door that was now slightly ajar. I walked to the door and peeked outside to see Mel and Jamie packing up the car. This was my cue to get dressed.
As soon as I was finished getting dressed I took our suitcase and went to the van with Ian closely behind me. I hardly even notice he was there until He came from behind me and kissed me on the top of my head. When he knew I was not paying attention he took the bag from me and continued walking forward towards the van.
"Ian! I thought I told you…." He interrupted me a stern look on his face which I knew I should be quiet after that. Ian wasn't stern often but when he was I knew better than to continue. So I hurried to catch up to Ian and walked silently beside him towards to van.
We were the last to arrive. I had seen Mel and Jamie outside this morning through the door but hadn't noticed that Jared was already inside the van waiting for Ian and I to arrive. As soon as we got close enough to the van, I heard it start up. Ian hurried to open to door and pulled me up and sat me down in the seat next to him.
Jared immediately pulled out of the parking lot and turned onto the highway. It was still storming outside so it was a different picture to see instead of the normal. I looked dark and eerie instead of bright and pleasant. It looked like the dream I had had; dark and frighteningly quite. But I knew it wasn't the darkness right at this time.
We stopped at a local Target which I knew would have the groceries we needed and the rest of the toys that I still need to buy. I hopped out of the van running into the building to keep from being soaked. Apparently it didn't work because I entered the building dripping water from head to toe.
I first stopped by the home department and bought myself a towel. I really need to dry off if I didn't want to catch a cold. The store was crowded today so I quickly headed to the toy department and then the grocery area. I got through the store quicker than I expect with my cart full of items and went to the self serve section.
I was out quickly and ran with my cart to the car. Ian and Jamie jumped out pf the car to help me with the items while Jared started the car. We hurried to get everything inside the car and hurled ourselves into the car. We were dripping wet, so I took the towel from on of the bags and we used it to dry off.
"Guys, can you try and keep the water back there? Jared and I are dry and would prefer to stay that way." Mel was joking so we all started shaking and water went everywhere possible that was dry or wet from before. Mel was laughing uncontrollably.
"Wanda, I am gonna get you!" Mel squeaked out during the fit of laughter. I started laughing too as Mel turned and tried to get me. I quickly sat up and got behind Ian. By now the whole van was laughing at the spite between Mel and I. She sprawled herself to the back of the van and flicked me in the ear.
After about half an hour of fooling around in the car, we stopped at our last hotel for a while. We wee about an hour from the caves so we could stop now to rest up for tomorrow and the running and hiding we would have to do to keep from being spotted in the desert.
After we were all settled in our rooms we went out to find a fast food restaurant we could eat at. I went inside and order everyone's food and hurried back to the van. We drove around and found a deserted park where we placed ourselves and our food on an empty picnic table about five feet from the car. We ate in silence and went for a little walk to stretch out our legs.
We were back at the hotel by now and were news again. We had watched and listened to the radio often since we heard the news yesterday. There were 3 more towns that had been hit by the darkness since yesterday when we last checked. It was heading quickly towards us and we knew we would have to leave quickly tomorrow morning if we wanted to be in the safety of the caves before it got to us.
We were having a party tonight in Mel's room so Ian and I both took turns getting ready in the washroom. I was after Ian since I wanted to take a long, warm, stress free bath. I had dried my hair then left to get dressed. Ian was lying on the bed resting before we had to leave the comfort of our hotel room.
I put on a red strapless dress and matching flip flops and walked over to Ian. He pulled me down next to him and we lay there cherishing the moment we had together. We lay there for what seem like a millisecond but really was half and hour and then headed over to Melanie, Jared and Jamie's room.
I heard music as we opened the door and saw Mel and Jamie dancing together while Jared sat on the sofa laughing at their ridiculous moves. Ian and I sat down next to Jared and joined in on the laughter. When Mel and Jamie were done their dance they took a bow as we cheered like maniacs. They flopped down next to us and fell into a piled of laughter.
We took out a bag of chips and sodas and celebrated making it through another raid and being our last night just the five of us for a while. It was probably gonna be our last fun night as we would have to tell the others of the news and get prepared for the darkness to come. We had no idea how hard it would be to tell the others without them all freaking out.
Later on we all got up and danced with one another. We all were laughing like we had never laughed before. None of us were the best dancers but we had fun trying. If anyone that didn't know us saw us dancing, they would probably freak out and run away. I know I would if I would see something like this. After we were all partied out, we turned on the news and watched silently as the anchors went through the new cities that had been engulfed in the darkness.
None of us were really scared of it anymore. We had accepted it now and knew that most of state would be gone soon as it was already almost half way through. I was just relieved that the darkness had started on the other side of the state further away from our loved ones and our home. I hoped everyone was still ok, and that Doc hadn't worried anyone with the news just yet.
After the news was over, Ian and I headed over to our room. We were ready to start sleeping. It had been a long day as another longer day was coming up tomorrow. I walked sleepily into the room and slipped off my shoes and my dress. I put on the first pair of sleeping pants and tank top I could find and went to the chair Ian was sitting on.
I sat down on his lap and put my head against his chest. He carried me in his arms and just before he put me down, I let out a yawn. He laughed and put me down inside the bed. He left to get dressed and came and lay down next to me down in the bed. He wrapped his strong arms around me. I snuggled closer to his chest and breathed in his scent.
He pulled the covers closer to our bodies and we fell asleep in each others arms. My dreams were sweet and peaceful. I wished I would never wake up and have to leave Ian's arms and my beautiful dreams.