So…. I feel absolutely horrid. I haven't written for AGES. Someone wack me with a club… Things are going well right now in school though! I got into Humanities 9 so I've been working on writing skills!

So without delay- here is the next chapter. I promise I will start back with writing regularly, I honestly feel terrible.

I also have a favour to ask…? Leave what you think should happen in future chapters… anything you want to see more of? Adina getting beaten around… guys being ADORABLE… anything like that will be helpful! Thank you and here is the next chappy!

Chapter10: Safe&Sound

It had been weeks since the Americans had come to the camp; weeks since my life had changed drastically. I now felt emotions I never felt before; uncontrollable anger towards being in the camp and innocent people in the camp, sadness that life was unfair… and hope. Hope that I was going to leave Siberia and start my life fresh somewhere new; somewhere I could finally be happy. It wasn't an impossible thought anymore; no. Ever since I met the 7 American boys… Something inside me is saying that they are the solving of all problems; the light at the end of the tunnel.

Things with the gang have gotten better, also. Darry had a heart-felt conversation with my about his angry outburst, and privately explained his worries of his brothers being here, his sorrows of how he let them down, his anger that everyone's innocence would be corrupted here; including mine. After explaining that I wasn't going to lose mine anytime soon, we fell into a peaceful talk about life.

I've become very close to the gang, and I think love to them. They are like older brothers I have never had; always watching out for me and keeping me close. When things happen, they hold me close and hug me, letting me cry into their shirts like Dally had first done when we where in the forest. I believe I am starting to be in love with them.

I do not know when I will tell them about my plan, though; my plan of escaping the trenches of this place and being free. I can't come up with an image inside my head of how they will talk it.

"Done staring at nothing, kid?"

I whip around to face Steve, an amused expression on his face.

"Don't scare me like that, Steve! I could've had a heart attack!"

"Sure kid, come on, dinner's ready," He gently takes my hand as we walk out of the forest, "I'm so excited."

I feel a small smile come as I chuckle at his sarcasm. "I'm sure you are, Steve."

Walking over to the little tent set up with the soup, I overhear silent chattering from the criminals in the corner.

"Tonight?"

"Yes tonight, now keep it down."

What was happening tonight that was getting them worked up? Were they going to try and escape?

My mouth drops open at the thought as the soup is roughly poured into my bowl. They were going to try and escape? After just a couple days ago seeing the dead body being hauled around by the Officers? Dimitri was also one of the men speaking about this, and honestly, if he was caught… it would give me a clear conscious to sleep at night. Though lately he had been bugging me less; harassing and bothering me only a couple times a week instead of the daily. Was this maybe because I was always near the Curtis gang?

"Evening Adi"

I was sitting at the benches with the gang now, all their heads turned in my direction, nodding acknowledgments.

"Evening" I said softly, sipping from the metal bowl.

The rest of dinner was silent; everyone seemingly pondering in their own thoughts. It was silent, but not awkward. A couple more people joined the table, and time seemed to linger on. Before you know it, everyone was done and walking towards their sleeping cabins, calling goodnights to each other.

"Sleep well, beautiful.' Soda murmured as he hugged me farewell.

"You too."

"Do it"

"Who's after him then?"

"Quit talking so loud, maneken!"

My eyes fluttered open at the voices, confusin washing over me. Why did they sound so familiar…?

Completely opening my eyes, I find myself staring up at Dimitri's cold gaze, a evil smirk on his lips.

"Hello Adina."

Maneken= dummy

Hi guys! Ok, so here's chapter 10! Please Review! Also- how do you want the next chapter…? I'm not sure how to write it… graphic, or not graphic? BLEEHEUGBRUNGAN. O_o

~ Nishi