His back straining, he feet pounding, and the wind knocking him around in every direction, Zack still wouldn't give up. He had to find his brother. He had to get out of the storm. And he wouldn't do that until he found his brother.

Bob's breath was getting ragged just before he fell to the ground. Bethany, whom was behind him, rushed to his aid by falling to her knees in the muddy terrain, splashing up to her face.

"Bob? Are you okay?" she asked, concerned. He nodded, still out of breath, before coughing uncontrollably.

Zack, who was in front, heard the commotion and swung around to see Bob on the ground and Bethany hovering over him, Agnes, Max, Maddie, and Heather were staring just as he at the scene unfolding.

"We have to find Cody, quickly." Zack said, walking to Bob, and helping him up. "We're all going to be sick." he finished, patting Bob on the back.

"Zack, we need to get back to the hotel, it's getting dark. Bob's already sick…we shouldn't have left to begin with. Some chaperone I am!" Maddie yelled hysterically.

"I would send you all back in the direction we came from…but…I don't know which way it is." Zack sounded, defeated. He bent his neck towards the ground, watching the rain fall from his hair and to the place he was staring a hole through.

Maddie looked to him with confusion and sadness before pulling him into a hug. It was savoring and lasting. They enjoyed the feel of some warmness. They loved the feeling of each other.

"Guys, look!" Max yelled excitedly, causing Maddie and Zack to jump apart and look to where she was pointing. A dark hole in a large rock, illuminating no light, only darkness; it was a cave. It was almost impossible to see, unless you strained your eyes in the appropriate way.

They all rushed to the cave, happy to find some temporary shelter from the pounding rain, and some temporary rest from the walking. And possibly find Cody. Possibly.

The darkness enveloped them as they ducked inside. The dripping of water inside the dry cave, gave it an eerie feeling. A feeling that they were trapped in some horror movie.

Instead of hesitation this time, Zack led the way, allowing the rest to follow him closely, due to the darkness. Maddie clutched to his arm, through the darkness, hearing small noises scared her. Zack smiled.

"We need to make a fire." Zack said. "Bob's going to get sick."

"Use this." Tapeworm announced, feeling his way to Zack and handing him a lighter.

"Why the hell do you have this?" Zack asked curiously.

"Does it matter?" Tapeworm asked.

"Guess not." (A/N: You'll find out why he has it later)

Moving his thumb in a downward motion a flame ignited from the small devise, illuminating a small amount of light.

"Everyone stay here, and stay close. I'm going to go find something to burn." Zack said, taking charge.

Walking through the dimly lit cave, he found sticks ever so often, strewn across the ground. And he picked them all up and stacked them within his folded arms.

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Zack's POV

Sitting beside the fire, in the dry cave, I felt cozy for the first time today. My feet weren't aching as much and I lay back with ease against the cave wall, causing my back to feel much better.

All others were asleep. Max sleeping at the far wall, Bob and Tapeworm dividing her and Agnes. Bethany and Heather, however, wanted to sleep at the other end, saying it was too crowded on that side. But it was crowded because they thought of heat, but Heather and Bethany was never known for being the smartest tools in the shed.

She sat beside me. Maddie. I watched as the fire light flickered over her milky-white skin. I wanted to feel the velvety softness of it, I wanted to be closer. I watched as her lips parted, making me want to kiss her. To taste her.

My hand moved over to hers, feeling a tingling sensation roll down my spine as I touched her flesh. She looked to me, and smiled. I smiled back, wanting more than to just touch her hand. I pulled her hand up with ease, intertwining our hands together, and peering at them. They fit so perfectly together, like they were made for each other.

I pulled her closer to me, wanting to feel her warm body close. I was surprised however, that she didn't move away. No. She snuggled into my chest, before I kissed the top of her head, and falling into a dreamful sleep. But what I didn't know was that this would be the last sleep I would be having pleasantly. The rest of my dreams would be filled with nightmares, as well as my reality.

(A/N) I realize this chapter is short, but I had to end it there, because the next chapter MUST be on the same page, and I cant put it on this chapter because one it's late and I dont feel like editing, two I wanted to prolong this story as much as I can lol. I hope you guys liked this, if you want me to update tomorrow or Monday, I'll need a lot of reviews, telling me that I need to, and giving me some sort of feed back. I dont want to do this, but in this chapter I have to because the next chapter is long and it will take A LOT of work, plus it's Sunday and it will be hard for me to update, but if I do get these reviews I WILL UPDATE TOMORROW OR MONDAY!