Chapter 10: Take him

Deacon POV

I look around and I see Luca running towards us. My heart soars and I look at Chris to make sure she sees, but her eyes are distracted by the ceiling.

"This is going to fall on us soon" She says and I can see the fear in her eyes grow

"Well it doesn't matter they're coming" I say pointing at Luca trying to calm her, and just like that Luca comes in and he takes in the scene.

"Hi guys, let's get you outta here. It's a bit too hot for me" he says with a smile "only thing is that the path we have cleared so far will only fit one of you guys and me. So which one?"

"Take him first" Chris says, I'm about to protest when she adds "Deac, you have a family, a wife and kids who want to see their dad again. Go and give her peace of mind" I can see her eyes fill with tears and her body is shaking, I want to be with Annie but Chris has done so much for me already. She needs to go first and get medical treatment for her lung, and give herself peace of mind.

"Guys the building might fall any day now. So please pick one" Luca says

"Chris go-" I start then the building starts to shake. Luca goes to a safe patch of grass and holds he hands out to catch one of us. I'm about to help Chris when I feel a push from behind, from Chris, I fall into Luca's arms and he guides me to safety. I barely get out a thank you when the rest of the house collapses. "CHRIS!" I shout