Kira kicked dust off of the crumbling ground, before looking up to the evening sun. A lot had happened in one day, but things had seemed to calm down. Lee and Clementine went to check out a small station at the side of the road, whilst Kenny gave the newest temporary group members, Omid and Christa a talk about operating the train.
A gust of wind whistled past Kira's face, and she smiled at the comfort. She felt soothed by the atmosphere. Chuck quietly sat on a large rock, playing his guitar, humming to himself.
Muttering came from the top of the train. Ben. Kira stepped back from the train so she could see Ben. He appeared to talk to himself, enjoying himself almost. Ben closed his eyes, absorbing the atmosphere. Then Ben began to smile, then grin. Kira smiled, adoring him; she hadn't seen Ben this happy for a good few days. Kira, stepped forward a little smirking, ''Hey Whirlwind, how's the view up there?'' Kira asked playfully. Ben spun around, his face blushing scarlet. ''You enjoying yourself up there?'' Kira teased. ''Uh... uhh.'' Ben looked down, his face unreadable. When he looked up again he had a cheeky smile on his face, ''just a little bit.'' Ben offered his hand out to Kira, and without hesitation Kira bounded forward, grabbing Ben's hand, as he helped her get up on top of the train. they both stood nose to nose laughing for a moment. Ben threw his hand out, ''and as for view, you can see everything up here... we're good for ways at the moment.'' Ben added thankfully, ''Thank god...'' his voice and face fell at the same time as he sat down. Kira joined him, leaning back casually on her hands.
''We need someone, anyone, to come along and, and... and exterminate them or something.''I don't think anyone's coming.'' Kira said truthfully, ''For now anyways.'' Kira looked out into the distance, ''I think there's gonna be a lot more walkers to take care of Ben, you need to toughen up.'' Kira said giving him a playful nudge.
''That's what I'm afraid of.'' Ben sighed, ''I'm telling you Kira, if they ever get a hold of me... and I know I'm not getting out of it... that's it, I... I'm just gonna punch my own ticket.'' Ben said decided. ''Punch your own ticket, ey?'' Kira said raising an eyebrow, ''Yeah, take myself out...'' Kira looked into Ben's eyes, grabbing his wrist tightly, ''Over my dead body.'' Kira whispered dangerously low. Ben blushed again, ''Y- Yeah, well... well when your dead body is around, I-I'm definitely punchin' my death ticket...'' Ben's voice grew soft, ''I, I...'' Ben stopped for a moment breaking eye contact, before looking into her eyes once more, ''I can't do this without you... I kinda need you...''
For the first time Kira blushed, and shot her head away. Ben wanted to do the same but forced himself to keep facing Kira. Ben reached down and gently grabbed Kira's hand. Kira's head slowly came round. ''I've lost everyone I know because of this. I never got to my house in time... so for all I know, my family's gone too.'' Ben took a deep breath, ''You're honestly all I have left.''
Kira looked down and smiled, still blushing. She looked into Ben's blue eyes, her blue's eyes captivating him, ''Then let me be the reason you live. Let me be the reason we survive this together.'' Ben nodded vigorously, speechless. Kira pulled Ben's head gently in to meet hers.
A gunshot fired. Kira withdrew her knife instinctively. ''I'm going!'' Christa shouted in response to the noise. Kira watched as Christa ran over to the abandon building. When Christa got to the building and peered inside, she smiled and shook her head teasingly. Kira relaxed, returning her knife to her pocket, whilst continuing to look over.
Ben looked at Kira. An unexpected smile grew over Ben's face. He watched how Kira calmly sat, smiling, her long hair swaying gently in the cool breeze, a gleam in her eye. Ben let slip, ''She's worth living for.'' Kira's head turned, ''huh?'' Ben blushed again throwing his hand to his cheek to hard, slapping himself. Kira giggled. Kira's giggle turned into a laugh, until tears formed in her eyes. Ben still blushing, grabbed Kira unexpectedly and pulled her in to a passionate kiss. As lips touched, they both felt the heat rise to their cheeks, their hearts pounding in harmony. Ben reached forward running his fingers through her hair and then down her face, as their kiss became more wistful. Ben pulled her in closer, bodies just touching. I like her. I really like her. The thoughts swirled round in his hand. The kiss gently ended. Kira breathed, ''Wow Whirlwind.'' I need her. I love her. I love Kira. Ben's eyes shot open. He grabbed both of Kira's hands excitedly, ''Kira...I...'' ''Ben...'' Ben focused on Kira. She wasn't looking at him anymore. She wasn't happened anymore. She was shaking. Lee and Omid's voice came noisily above, ''C'mon Omid, almost done.'' Kira stuttered, ''Ben... look...'' Kira struggled for words.
Ben followed Kira's stare. Ben's mouth fell open, his eyes widening in terror, ''Uh guys, there's something coming...'' Kira stood up, alert now, ''There must be thousands!''
Ben screamed, ''WE GOTTA GO, NOW!''