Chapter 11: More Surprises

The town was about a half an hour away from the cinema by foot, maybe ten minutes by car. Tank and I didn't make much conversation. I didn't ask him why he just tagged with me to go scavenging because I didn't want it to go to an awkward conversation about love later on.

He seems like that type of guy, and I want I don't think any of it.

I thought there would be zombies out here, but so far we hadn't seen any. Maybe they were further into town. Or maybe Samantha just randomly sends them in to attack at random moments and let us have a few hours of peace to ourselves before the next wave starts again. I made a mental list of what to look for, and a shower was one of them. I didn't care if the next shower was an hour away, if there was a shower, I would be there.

Clean dishes were also on the list. Using the tap water in the bathroom didn't always seem to get the job done, so I'll just try to bring back newer dishes for us to eat off of. We would need blankets and pillows as well. I looked down at my bloody self. Clothes, you are now on the list. I never got a chance to ask the others if there was anything in particular that they wanted. Maybe I'll just bring back some other stuff as gifts.

The town was deserted. Not a soul in sight. It was at the right silence that you wanted to read a book because you know you won't be bothered, but it was also at that silence where things were creepy.

Tank cleared his throat. "So, uh…"

I looked at him.

He wasn't staring at me, but he was rubbing the back of his neck.

"We're here to get food and supplies. Like blankets, pillows, maybe some stuffed animals."

I thought of Nikolai for a second.

"And more vodka. Nikolai might be running low."

"Right."

It sounded like he wanted to say more, but didn't.

We went to the first shop- a bakery. The bread was probably molding since no one was taking care of it. There were pastries and bread put on display, but instead of smelling like fresh baked goods, it smelled like blood and garbage. There was broken glass on the floor, and I didn't have shoes. Why didn't I get sucked into my xbox with shoes or socks on?

I took a few tip-toed steps inside before Tank stopped me.

"Wait!"

He rushed in front of me and kneeled down with his back facing me.

"Hop on."

My jaw kind of dropped. When I didn't get on his back, he sighed.

"There's glass. You could cut your feet open."

Well then, Mr. Dempsey. I took his offer at the piggy back ride. I clung onto his shoulders while he held my was really muscular. Did he work out in his spare time at the cinema or what? It seemed like he carried me like glass and he had to be careful not to drop me.

"See anything you want in here?" he asked.

There wasn't really much of anything. It was all rotten. "

Let's see if there's something in the back."

He carried me into the back room. There were quite a few ovens back here. The floor was white with powder for the dough and in some areas it was red. I looked back and saw Tank's trail of foot prints in the powder. He stopped in front of a door. There was a label above it, but it was in German. It made me wish I were here with Richtofen instead.

"I'm going to guess it's a freezer. I hope it is," I said as I eyed the door.

There wasn't a lock on it, so Tank was able to open it.

It was a freezer, and the freezer was working. There was bread inside, and some pastries. Oh, yummy! We'll have dinner and desert tonight! I grabbed as much as I could hold and made sure I could still keep a hand on Tank's shoulder.

"We might be able to find some bags in another store. We can always come back too," I suggested.

"Yeah, let's just hope we don't get ambushed," Tank said

He set me down once we were outside and he carried half of the load of bread. We passed by a coffee shop whose front windows were broken. There was a body hanging halfway out of the window too.

Those zombies must have made short work of this town, and ate majority of the people here. There were only a few bodies to be found, but this place didn't smell really bad.

Tank pointed out a meat shop. If the freezer at the bakery was still working, then hopefully the freezer for the meat was working too.

I opened the door, and the stench of rotten meat slapped me in the face. I backed away and held my nose. Never have I smelled something that horrible! Well, maybe those Nova 6 crawlers beat this, but still. It smelled really bad.

"Let's just look for something that doesn't smell or look rotten, get it, and get out fast!" I said through my plugged nose.

Realizing that we were still carrying bread, I added,

"And some bags."

I ran in there, looked for anything that looked like it was frozen or just thawed out. I didn't anything at first, but there was more meat in the back. There was a roll of sausages that looked like they were in good condition. I pulled it over my shoulder and ran out.

"You can get something!" I shouted at my last held breath.

Outside I was gasping for fresh air.

Tank came outside moments later with a ham and bags. Oh, joy! Our arms are saved!

All of the bread and meat fit into one bag, now we just had to fill up the other three.

"Let's go look for dishes and blankets now," I said.

"Hey, wait," Tank said.

I looked at him. "What's up?"

He looked at the ground and rubbed the back of his neck again. "Do you enjoy my company?"

"yeah" I smiled.

He began to talk again "I like being around you,

Chloe. I might have.." He paused.

I looked at him, waiting for him to speak again, but he wasn't sure of saying more.

"Tell me, Dempsey"

He sighed softly "I know you've only been here for 4 nights, but.. I have feelings towards you"

He ran a hand through his hair, not saying a word after. And was still staring at the ground. Well in my shoes, I didnt know how to say or put anything, I guess i could admit that I am attracted to him a bit, but why? Why him... He sounded like a jerk towards girls.

"Dempsey, I have to tell you something now"

Dempsey looked at me "and whats that?"

I nearly blushed before speaking

"Im kind of attracted to you"

Dempsey stopped everything he was doing, and looked in my cold blue eyes.

He grinned "You do?"

I smiled back at him "Yeah"

He smiled brightly while he looked at the ground again, he felt like he was the luckiest man.

I thought to myself, even in a zombie apocalypse, there's drama. Shaking my head and grinning. We began walking back to Kino. While we both were walking,I thought about what me and Dempsey had now. should I feel gross about myself, or happy that I love him. I had so many Nagative and Positive thoughts going through my head, it was making me dizzy.

Dempsey spoke "Im so happy,Chloe. Im glad we both feel the same."

I smiled at him "Me too, but can we keep this quite,until someone finds out"

"Deal" Dempsey said.

...

"It took ya long enough! Nikolai is starving!"

Nikolai shouted once Tank and I returned.

We didn't run into any zombies, but we did find dishes, blankets, and pillows. We found some canned foods too, so we won't have to go back in town for at another week or so. I found a change of clothes, with socks and shoes, but sadly no showers. There could be houses just a few miles away, but Tank wanted to rest after an hour of walking. I couldn't disagree either! Next time for sure though!

"Sorry, Nikolai. Will you forgive us?" I said with puppy dog eyes.

"Did you find food?" he questioned.

"Yes, and a very special present for you," I said.

He looked confused, and once I revealed a couple of vodka bottles, he had a big grin.

"All is well again!" He shouted.

Nikolai happily took them and sat down away from everyone so he could drink in peace.

Takeo was also curious about what we brought back. He already started a fire. I gave him the meat and passed around bottles of water. Everyone was here, except for Richtofen.

"Where's the doctor at, Takeo?" I asked as I gave him a water bottle.

"Who know's where that kraut is, or what he's doing"

Takeo ignored

Dempsey insult and just shrugged and slightly bowed to me.

"I have yet to see the strange man."

"Oh, I also brought some more dishes for us to eat off of. And here's a new frying pan," I said.

It looked like Takeo's eyes lit up, and I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought about cleaner dishes. If Richtofen didn't show up soon, he's going to miss lunch. I shook my head,

why am I worried about Richtofen. I have feelings for Dempsey now. Nikolai was still chugging away from his vodka. I wonder if he knows what water is.

"I'm going for some fresh air, and a stroll"

I thought upstairs first. After I strolled around upstairs, i made my way and I went outside and stood in the dark, with the Moon and Stars that cast light.

Maybe it's best if I head back and help Takeo with the food. Behind me,I heard a weird sound,but then I knew what that sound was and it wasn't good. Hellhounds. I turned around and had my gun up and ready too shoot, I could hear the snarling and footsteps scratch against the ground. And then the hellhound and I met, I could see its eyes and white teeth throught the darkness,I took giant steps back before I started shooting. It came at me and I took about 12 shots to the head and chest, luckily.

I decided then and there that the alley wasn't a safe place right now, I was worried that there would be more hellhounds sponding.

I turned to the doors to go back in and I seen Dempsey standing there panting with no breath, he looked really worried or something was bothering him.

He ran up to me and hugged me, I had no idea what was going on...?

"Whats wrong Dempsey?"

He caught his breath "I..heard the dogs spawning and we killed all of them, but then I thought of you and worried"

I was kind of feeling better about 'dating' Dempsey, he's pretty protective over me. And I could probably use some assistance at times.

"Aw Dempsey, you didn't need to come for me, im okay" I smiled.

He grinned "Well im just happy your okay!"

We both left, the alley way and went back up to meet the others in the theater.

Takeo sitting there and was cooking the last of the sausages and putting each of them on a plate. He gave one to Tank and Nikolai was complaining that Takeo was cooking too far away for him to get a plate.

"You should eat," Takeo said. He held out a plate to me with three sausages on it. I took the plate with no hesitate, and started eating.

"Thank you for cooking this Takeo" I said.

He bowed slightly

"Your very welcome" he spoke.

After we all finished eating, Takeo took our plates and set them aside to take care of later. We all sat together silent for awhile, it was nice to have peace and quite for once, until Nikolai let out a loud burp that echoed through the theater. Dempsey moved closer to me only leaving us inches side to side. I hope none of the others notice. Just then Richtofen strolled through, and helped himself with the sausages and sat down by Takeo. We all stared at Richtofen eat, it must of been really uncomfortable for him. He looked up with an eye brow raised.

"Vat?" He hissed.

Nobody answered him and just started talking and bringing up stories that were history to them. We laughed we foght, we laugh some more. Except for Richtofen, he sat there with such a look that nobody could make him smile. Just a glum look with no emotions to show ever. I ignored the fact about him, and went back talking with the gang.

"So Chloe, what is your worst fear?" Nikolai asked.

I never really thought of that until now. I don't know what I fear of, that was a really good question.!

"umm, I guess spiders.." I replied, with a stupid answer.

Dempsey laughed

"Spiders? Haha thats cute"

I glanced at him and gave him a look, like hey shut up, or ill stab you.

I rolled my eyes "Well I never really thought of that. Whats your guys?"

Nikolai mumbled "My fear is that fourth wife will come

back and haunt me, since I smashed a vodka bottle over her head, and died. Hehe"

I giggle a bit, but still thought of keeping my distance with the Russian.

"Mine, is my mother dying infront of me" Dempsey said.

I was pretty shocked when he said that, i thought it would be bad like Nikolai's, well not as bad. But I thought that was pretty cute of him to say that, coming out of Dempsey.

"Ah, Takeo you gotta fear, No?" Nikolai said while he jugged some vodka down.

Takeo sat there for a second to wrap his head around "giving no honor or worship to father and mother".

Same Honor as usual, I was wondering if Richtofen ever feared something. Like dying? Or attacked by hellhound, who knows!

"Richtofen, you have a fear" I blurted out.

Richtofen looked at me, almost disgusted that I bothered asking him.

"Vhat is there to fear?" He grunted.

Dempsey rolled his eyes "doc, there is lots of things, to many. You obviously have one"

Richtofen glared at Dempsey, it was like they both were competing in a staring competion.

"Is zhat sho? Vell, vhat did you have in mind Dempshey?" He snarled.

Dempsey grinned "Well, you getting the shit kicked from ME." he laughed.

"like zhat is going to happen" he chuckled.

Dempsey ignored him and looked around the room, and noticed Nikolai was fast asleep. And that Takeo was sitting with his hand on his chin, gazing off to a distance. Richtofen got up, and stormed out of the room, to where ever. I let out a yawn and a long stretch. Boy was I ever tired , walking to the town and back, killing that hellhound was pretty nerve racking. But i was proud of myself after that. Dempsey noticed that i was getting tired in the eyes.

"We should hit the hay baby" Dempsey whispered while he got up and stretched as well.

He grabbed my hand and lifted me up from the ground, and we left. But before we could leave I almost forgot about blankets and pillows. I jogged over to the bag stuffed with blankets and pillow, leaving Dempsey standing there alone. I grabbed one for me, Nikolai, Takeo and Dempsey. I went tip toed over to Nikolai and threw the blanket in the air and gently laid it on top of him. I noticed that Takeo fell asleep shortly after I was getting the blankets, so i did the same with him too. I walked over back to Dempsey and we left the theater and made our way to the dressing room. But i noticed that he was following me to sleep with me tonight, I didnt mind him sleeping with me. I will feel more protected and safe, I can finally have a good relaxing sleep. But NO funny business.

"I can't wait to snuggle you" Dempsey said softly.

I smiled and giggled "Yeah, me too"

I thought in my head NO FUNNY BUSINESS, or else he wont have anyone to snuggle.

We laid the one blanket on the ground then we laid ourselves ourselves down in a corner, then I put the other blanket over us. I turned around to get comfy and me and Dempsey were inches apart from our faces. I smiled at him, it was kind of weird at first, but i will get use to it, i guess.

"You have beautiful eyes Chloe" He complimented

"why thank you" I grinned.

He grabbed my hips and moved me close to him. I didnt realize we could of gotten any closer, our noses just touched. I pulled my hands up from my side, and planted them on his chest. It felt like metal, gee was he ever built. I like that. (:

"Chloe, I love you. More then i ever planned" he smiled.

"I love you too Dempsey"

I leaned my forehead on Dempsey's and breathed slowly and smiled.

" Will you protect me tonight, Dempsey?" I asked with a tease.

"Babe, ill protect you every night"

He leaned in and kissed me on the lips, I jerked a little at the suprise he gave me. But then I shuttered and my spine shocked down my back. I kissed him back softly, the kisses turned into making out. I grabbed his hair and tugged it a little now and then. Our tongues twined and twisted together, feeling amazing. He was a really good kisser, I thought. He started rubbing my back while we made out with passion. Then he started grabbing my butt, I knew this was getting out of hand. But it felt irresistible, I couldn't stop on the mark. We broke apart the kiss just for air and went back at it again. He would twist his tongue around, making me get goosebumps all over. This was starting to turn me on more, and I was starting to really love him. I was enjoying this more then i thought. I know it might sound bad but, I have to admit.

I wrapped my legs around Dempsey's waist, and he held on my butt for support to hold me close. Our tongues battled and winded,

I bit his lip a couple and teased him little by time.

Dempsey broke apart the kiss "fuck Chloe, I want you so bad" he whispered in my hear.

Then he started licking my ear in delight, then slowly moving down to my neck and twirling his tongue and sucking on my neck time

to time, it felt really good. Too good that I started moaning soft. He kept licking my neck till he came to my lips making contact again. I moaned every now and then while

we were making out in fantasy. I kept a hold of his hair and tug at it roughly. I slowly got weezy and my eyes were dropping. Before i closed my eyes and started dreaming, Dempsey noticed that my tongue was no longer battling with his, and my grip loosened from his

hair. He opened his eyes and knew I was falling asleep on him. He smiled and kissed my forehead.

"Goodnight, Chloe."

I fell asleep in his arms, snuggling my head in his chest. I felt warm and cared, I felt like the luckiest girl right now...