Young Hearts Collide
Chapter 11
Hello my lovely readers :D finally writing this story again! I really hope you enjoy this chapter it's a hard one but I will try and please you all!
Hannah was surprised when Ben and Hal had come to get her out of her tent to go on a patrol with them. She had jumped at the chance and got ready quickly changing into all black clothing that she had adopted from another female fighter. The long sleeved shirt was too big for as were the jeans but Hannah didn't mind, if it meant she wasn't going to be spotted, then she didn't care. They were watching Mech's coming out of a warehouse. Hannah had travelled on the back of Ben's bike which she was getting used to and she was so happy with herself. She had even ridden one of the death traps on her own when patrolling with Maggie. Hannah was close to Ben ducking her head down so only her eyes were visible.
''Steam, lights on, they got power... What the hell are they up to in there'' Hal whispered
Ben and Hannah didn't respond ''you two are quiet'' Hal added
Hannah was about to say something but Ben butted in ''Nothing to say'' he whispered
They continued to watch the warehouse until engines erupted behind them and two people were taking their bikes. They all jumped up and ran after the people on the bikes Hal screaming while Ben and Hannah stayed silent.
''Can you believe that? Where the hell did they come from?'' Hal asks shocked
Ben closes his eyes next to Hannah and focuses, Hannah looks at him confused.
''What are you doing?'' Hannah asks him
''Trying something... They headed east'' He states
''How do you know?'' Hal asks
''I can hear their engine'' Ben states again
''So are we going after them?'' Hannah asks
''Yeah come on'' Hal says signalling them to go east
They move forward all three of them tense, Hal watching the front while Hannah and Ben bring in the rear. They come across an abandoned warehouse and hear noises coming from within. Hal signals them forward and gives Ben his gun and signals for them to hold back. Hal moves forward while Ben pulls Hannah up some stairs and position themselves so they can see what's going on within the warehouse.
''Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!'' Hal chants as a whole group of kids point their guns as him causing Hannah to tense next to Ben who brushes against her reassuringly.
''I'm just here to talk about the bikes'' Hal says
An older looking teenager who Hannah presumes to be their leader speaks to the children in Spanish and they keep their guns pointed.
''I'd back off if I were you'' Hal states
''Yeah?'' the leader questions
''Yeah'' Hannah and Ben say in unison as they load their guns aiming down at the group. Hal begins to talk and Hannah and Ben make their way down into the warehouse
''Now if they don't stand down in five seconds, you die'' none of the kids stand down ''one'' nothing ''two'' still nothing ''three'' again nothing ''four''
''Stand down'' their leader states
The leader then keeps talking in Spanish to his group until Hal talks.
''Put your guns down. All of you on the ground... Diego that your name? Well I'm Hal and that's my brother Ben and his girlfriend Hannah'' Hannah and Ben both give a swift wave towards the kids.
''Is it just you here no adults?'' Hal asks
''Adults get us killed'' one of kids answers
A decision is made and they bring half of the children back to camp while some stay behind. Hannah notes that Diego is clearly close to a girl that sticks close to him. Hannah climbs onto the back of Ben's bike and holds onto him tight. They set off back towards where they have camp set up and Hannah climbs off the bike as a group of the second mass surround them.
''Found them in a warehouse'' Hal states as Ben comes up behind Hannah and wraps a tight arm around her causing Hannah to blush as she leans her head into his chest.
Then Captain Weavers face fills with glee and then he's hugging the girl who's close to Diego.
''Dad!'' she exclaims
''Jean!'' Captain Weaver exclaims with her
Hannah smiles up at Ben and he kisses her forehead as they watch the reunion in front of them occur.
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It's later now and everyone is settled Hannah is sat beside Hal watching the children play football. She sees the obvious flirting between Hal and Maggie and smiles. It was about time Hal found someone else rather than keeping himself attached to Karen who Hannah knew more than anyone that she wasn't coming back.
The game then stops on Diego's orders and Hannah goes over to Ben to help him load a truck.
''You coming back to the warehouse baby?'' he asks
Hannah blushes at her nickname ''of course! Gotta get those other kids back here!'' Hannah exclaims handing Ben a tank full of gas. Hannah looks around and sees Lourdes walking away from a conversation with Diego. She looks sad and Hannah is desperate to go and talk to her friend but they are about to set off towards the warehouse so she has to stay put.
She settles in the back of the truck beside Ben and rests her gun on her lap. No touch is shared between them as they both know they cannot afford to become distracted now they are on duty.
They make it to see fire blazing everywhere. Everyone gets off of their vehicles and approaches the warehouse with caution. It's a mess, it has been completely destroyed, Hannah stays close to Ben her gun pointed ready to aim at anything that may come out and surprise them. Ben picks up a jacket smearing in blood.
''That's Jonny's jacket'' Diego confirms
''Somebody help!'' a voice comes from somewhere
Everyone approaches to find a young boy he begins speaking to Diego confirming that it was skitter's who attacked them.
''There going to be harnessed'' Ben breathes
Everyone leaves the warehouse and makes their way back towards the camp and Hannah stays with Matt and the other children keeping an eye on them. Ben looks back at her as if to ask the silent question 'why aren't you coming?' Hannah nods her head and points to Matt and Ben then understands. She's keeping an eye on his brother.
''Hannah I don't need a babysitter'' Matt states
''I know. But I don't really want to hear what's going on in there. Once we get the orders I'll follow them'' Hannah states
''Never thought you would become like this'' Matt says
''Could say the same for you. This world changes people Matt'' Hannah says smiling down at him
Matt giggles at her ''I like you as Ben's boyfriend'' he laughs
Hannah ruffles his hair and Matt beams up at her then Diego approaches them.
''Come on let's go'' he states
''What about the second mass?'' one of the children asks
''Yeah shouldn't you wait for my dad?'' Matt asks
He doesn't respond as his group get ready to leave.
''What about you skitter killer? Hannah? You coming? There's one bike left'' Diego asks
Hannah looks at Matt who heads towards the bike. Hannah looks towards the tent and then back to Matt. She sighs and climbs onto the bike and gets its started. She's nervous she's only ridden this on her own once. She starts the bike and follows after the group believing that the second mass will be along soon.
The second mass emerges from the tent and realise that the group of kids have gone without them.
''Where's Hannah?'' Ben asks panicking ''Hannah! Hannah! Hannah!'' Ben shouts and there is no response
''Matt isn't around either'' Hal states
''Where the hell have they gone? Please tell me they haven't gone ahead!'' Tom screeches
''Hannah!'' Ben tries again running his fingers through his hair panicking
''Ben come on! The sooner we get their! The sooner you will know she's safe!'' he shouts
The group then leave behind the group full of children led by Diego.
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Hannah awakes to find herself lying flat on a table with her hands locked tight within circular cuffs. Her head is firmly placed within a hole and she panics. Lifting her head she sees a young boy in front of her but she can't be sure whether it is Matt or not.
''Matt?'' she screams
''Hannah? Hannah?'' Matt whines
''It's me. I'm here. Matt just stay calm okay?'' she says trying to pull her hands out of the cuffs but it's no use they are too tight.
Across the way Hannah spots Jean and Jonny and one of those harnesses. A skitter appears and Hannah screams as it caresses her face, Hannah pulls at the cuffs again and shakes hysterically as the skitter moves forward to Matt.
''Don't you touch him!'' she screams ''Matt stay calm!'' she screams as the skitter starts to touch him.
Then an alarm goes off and a harness is released and heading Jonny's way. She hears Jean scream as the harness attaches itself onto the boy. Then the boys frozen and then the whistle goes off again and Hannah hears the scream of the harnesses being released. One is heading for her and she lets out of deafening scream.
''Ben!'' she screams as she feels the harness beginning to crawl up her body.
''Hannah! No!'' Matt screams from in front of her
Hannah feels tears begin to fall down her face as she feels the top of the harness begin to lift from her body. Then it's gone and shooting erupts around her. Hannah screams again.
''Ben? Ben? Ben?'' she screeches and lifts her head
He's here Ben's here and Hannah lets out a sigh of relief as Hal and Tom surround her.
''Hannah are you okay?'' Hal asks panicking
''Yes I'm fine. It didn't get me. Forget about me get Matt out!'' she says looking forward to where Matt is shaking on his table.
''Hannah we can't leave you bounded to the table!'' Hal objects
''Yes you can, Tom get your son off the bloody table! He's more important than me!''
''Hal get Hannah. I'll take care of Matt''
Hannah see's Hal nod as he begins to try and get Hannah free. She's lost sight of Ben and this causes her to panic.
''Where's Ben?'' she asks
''Keeping guard don't worry Hannah we are going to get you out of here'' Hal says as he gets the first cuff free.
Then he stops and Hannah freezes too as water runs across the floor. Hal then rushes to get Hannah free and when he does Hannah jumps up and Ben is waiting for her. He picks Hannah up into his arms and hugs her tight.
''Don't you ever scare me like again!'' he scolds her into his shoulder
''I'm sorry I couldn't let Matt go alone'' she says
Matt then comes running over to Hannah and engulfs her in a hug.
''Hannah! I'm so sorry'' he whimpers
''Shush its okay'' she says ''I had to make sure you got out first! Otherwise a harness would be coming your way!'' Hannah explains
Matt squeezes her tighter and then Ben takes her in his arms again and picks her up and Hannah is shocked by his strength.
''Come on let's move we've got minutes before those idiots get in here!'' Weaver orders
Ben doesn't hang around and runs out with Hannah still in his arms. Carrying her until he places her on the back of his bike and Hannah clings onto him tight. Then Ben turns around and kisses her hard before he starts the engine and they set off for home.
They arrive back at camp and Hannah is embraced by Lourdes taking her in a bone crushing hug.
''Hannah what the hell were you doing?'' she scolds her
''I had to protect Matt. I couldn't let him go in there with a bunch of strangers'' she says and Lourdes pulls her into a hug again
''Don't do that again!'' she says tears forming in her eyes
''I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you earlier'' Hannah says
''What?'' Lourdes asks
''After you spoke to Diego you looked sad. I'm sorry I couldn't come after you'' Hannah says
''Oh... that... I have family in north Mexico and that part got blown up... completely destroyed'' Lourdes stutters causing Hannah to pull her into a bone crushing hug.
''I'm so sorry Lourdes'' she says
''I guess I shouldn't of clung to hope of them being alive'' she breathes
''We all have hope that our family are alive! Unfortunately for me I know all my family is dead. But you still have that hope'' Hannah states
They only hug again before Ben pulls Hannah away from Lourdes with a smile. Pulling her into his tent and he kisses her hard once again.
''Baby I could of lost you to those things!'' Ben says sternly running his fingers through Hannah's hair.
Hannah ducks her head ''I know I'm sorry I wasn't thinking'' she sighs
Ben lifts up her head ''hey shush. You were making sure my brother wasn't going to be alone. At least he wasn't alone in this! But Hannah if we were a second late the harness could of got you and I wouldn't be able to forgive myself'' he breathes bringing their foreheads together.
''Well at least then we would match, I'd have spikes and so would you'' Hannah says trying to be funny
Ben smiles ''no time for jokes. I won't let those things get anywhere near you'' he says
''I screamed your name a lot in there. It was so scary'' Hannah says a tear running down her face
''Hey shush now. I know it's scary I've been there remember. But you're safe now. I'm here to protect you, be your boyfriend and to... to... love you'' Ben breathes out
This causes Hannah to freeze and then rap her arms around Ben's neck and tug on his hair as he stares hard into her eyes waiting for her to respond.
''I...I... Love you too'' Hannah stutters out and then Ben lets out a breath he was holding.
''Oh thank god'' he says pulling Hannah into his arms and then he swings her around causing Hannah to laugh out loud.
''Ben put me down'' she screams in happiness
Ben does and he's beaming a huge smile plasters his face as he holds his arms around Hannah's waist and her arms are still wrapped around his neck.
''I have to go. On look out with Hal. But I will see you tomorrow'' he says kissing her lightly
''Okay. I'll walk out with you''
The two of them walk out of the tent holding each other's hands tightly then Ben releases her hand and turns to her. Pulling Hannah close to him and kissing her hard. This quickly turns into them clinging desperately to one another as their tongues wrap around one another in a passionate embrace. Hannah knows their relationship is serious now she has finally told Ben she loves him and to her surprise he said it first.
They continue to kiss coming up for air every so often. Hannah can feel heat rushing through her as she desperately tugs on Ben's hair and Ben's nails dig into her back. This is going somewhere and Hannah can feel it all over her so she pulls away from Ben and smiles.
''Go keep watch. I'll see you tomorrow'' Hannah breathes slowly still catching her breath
Ben places one more kiss on her lips and then runs towards the bus which they use to keep watch. Hannah can feel the redness in her cheeks as she walks towards where her's and Lourdes' beds are located unable to get that kiss out of her mind. It was passionate, loving, caring and hot. So very hot and Hannah knew that hers and Ben's relationship was moving forward.
So what did you lovely readers think? A big thank you to all of you who have reviewed, followed and favourited my story it really does mean a lot :D Things are moving forward fast for our teenage love birds but as we all know from Ben's attitude that could all change /:
Much love, Vmk-xx