Prisoner- Chapter 17
"You just know everything, don't you?" He asked turning his back to me.
"What's that supposed to mean?" I asked, my eyes had widened and my mouth was agape.
"It means that you always think you're right and keep things secret that you shouldn't." He explained turning and practically yelling the words at me in frustration. "You take your role as leader way too seriously sometimes."
"Well, excuse me." I said flabbergasted. "But I think the safety of the flock is a very serious matter."
Fang didn't say anything he just kept staring right through me.
I continued, "I try my hardest everyday to find us food and shelter and to keep us together. Not to mention dealing with a voice in my head that picks the worst times to chime in, constant eraser attacks, and several people telling me to 'save the world' but refuse to tell me how. So excuse me for not being perfect and not including you." I was yelling at Fang, my best friend. I really wish I would think before I talk, or in this situation… yell.
"I never wanted you to be perfect." Fang said with an eerie calm to his voice. "I just wanted you to be honest with me, not keep me in the dark like I'm one of the younger members that you have to protect."
"Fang, I didn't purposely keep it from you." I said in a whisper lowering my head.
His jaw seemed to relax and his eyes looked softer. I took that as a good sign.
"I know." He said in the same low tone as before, except it sounded sincere and not creepy.
"I promise I'll tell you everything important from now on." I said brushing a strand of hair behind my ear.
"And you'll ask for help?" He asked, knowing I'd struggle with that one. A corner of his mouth quirked upward and he raised one of his dark eyebrows.
I smirked in response then answered, "Maybe, don't push it."
I gave him a light punch on the arm.
"Just promise me you'll share the load." He said becoming serious again.
"You mean burden." I said with a bitter laugh.
"Whatever." He said looking at me, waiting for an answer.
"Fine." I said rolling my eyes. "I'll take care of the flock… and you can save the world." I broke into laughter.
"You're hilarious." He muttered shaking his head. I could tell he was fighting back a smile.
"I know." I said yawning.
Fang looked at me a second then said, "We should get back to camp."
"Yeah." I said blinking to clear my vision of sleep. My eyes weren't focusing. "I'll take first watch."
"No." He said holding my hand in his and leading me back to camp. "I'll take first watch."
I was about to protest, but Fang stopped walking and put a hand up to say 'be quiet.'
"I know you haven't been sleeping." He said shaking his head. "You look and sound tired. Just get some sleep."
"I try." I said suddenly. "It just doesn't work."
His dark eyebrow rose again.
"Bad things happen when I sleep." I said sounding like a little kid scared to sleep in their bed, because they're scared a monster lives under it or in the closet. "It's going to take awhile to be able to feel safe going to sleep again." I sounded so pathetic. I just needed to shut my big mouth.
"Just try." He said giving my hand a comforting squeeze before letting go as we reached camp.
"Ig, get some rest." I whispered to the tall pale teen. "Fang's taking first watch."
We stacked fists and I tapped the back of his with my other hand. He lay down and I walked over to a spot on the ground kind of away from everyone else. Usually I would want to be next to the flock, but I just needed to be alone for once, kind of.
I lay down on the hard ground and heard Fang walk over to me. I looked up at him as he kneeled down. I held out my fist and he put his on top of mine, then I tapped the back of his with my other hand.
"Wake me up for second watch." I said taking off my sweater and using it as a pillow.
He didn't say anything, but I didn't expect him to.
"Assuming I actually fall asleep." I added closing my eyes.
I heard him stand up and walk to his spot on the ground.
GET THIS, I ACTUALLY FELL ASLEEP!
AN: Hope you liked it! Reviews please!