Hazel stayed on watch that night as everyone slept, Nick switched spots with her every hour. There was an awkward silence between the two until Hazel decided to speak up. "So, why are you such an ass?" Hazel asked as she peered through the bars of the safe room door. Nick, who was resting, sneered. "It's just the way I am. Why are you such a nosey brat?" He shot back at her. Hazel shrugged and smiled.
"I like to know about people's lives and plans to organize my own." The awkward silence settled back and stayed there for the rest of the night.

When morning came Hazel went out to scavenge for ammo, food, water and other supplies, While in the safe house B checked up on Ellis' wound as Keith talked about his brothers and the 'crazy shit' they made him do. Cameron, Rochelle and Coach spent their time socializing and Nick simply sat in his corner checking his weapons and minor wounds, making sure he was ready to go at any time.

-With Hazel-

Hazel had wondered quite a far distance from the safe house, Only managing to find a few energy bars, half a bottle of water and some shotgun shells. "We really are running out of things in this area." She mumbled to no one in particular as she walked along. She came across an old building which appeared to be a bar of some sort. Hazel cautiously entered holding her sniper rifle at ready. There were hardly any infected around and Hazel picked off the few that remained inside. She searched every nook and cranny of the bar.

She managed to find heaps of supplies which brought a bright smile to the young girls face. Hazel thought she had taken care of all of the infected So she let her guard down, resulting in a Smoker managing to sneak up on her. The Smoker's tongue shot out and wrapped around Hazel's body. She began struggling and even though she knew it was probably useless she yelled. "SMOKERS GOT ME! SOMEBODY SHOOT IT!." She managed to screech. Hazel closed her eyes and began to give up, thinking she was done for when the tongues grip loosened and a loud of smoke was released as the dead Smoker's corpse fell to the ground. Hazel pulled the tongue off of her body and made her way away from the smoke, coughing.

Hazel looked around, trying to locate her saviour through the smoke that was blocking her vision. She squinted. "H-Hello?" she called out when she saw a figure. After the smoke had faded, Hazel could see the figure clearly. A young man around 20 years old was standing there, He had a back pack on and a grenade launcher strapped to his back and a shotgun in his arms. He had short dirty blonde hair, his fringe was stuck to his forehead thanks to sweat and he had baby blue eyes. He was wearing a camo shirt with long black baggy pants with pockets on the side. He had scratches and bruises littering his arms.

He grinned at Hazel and walked over to her. "Lucky I heard you when I was passing by, You would've died if I hadn't found you." He said in an almost happy way. He held out his hand for a shake. "My name is Jack." Jack informed Hazel as she shook his hand. "Well, Thanks then Jack." Hazel mumbled. "So what're you doing out here anyway?" He asked, running a hand through his hair. "Looking for supplies for my group." She informed Jack

Jack looked at Hazel, wide eyed. "You have a group!? Could you take me to them?! I haven't seen other people in ages!" He practically begged which made Hazel chuckle. "Okay but you gotta watch my back. I can't carry all the supplies I found and shoot infected." Hazel told him as she cradled the arm full of supplies her sniper rifle now strapped to her back. "Well it's a fucking deal!" Jack said with a grin. "Lets get going this is fucking exciting." He hollered.

Hazel rolled her eyes and led the way as Jack kept shooting at wondering infected. "My group just got some new members so they might not take kindly to you but they'll except you eventually." Hazel said as the safe house came into view. She pointed to it with one arm managing to hold the supplies up with just one. "We're currently staying in there. We have a guy called Ellis who was attacked by a Hunter and needs rest for his wounds to heal." Jack nodded in understanding as Hazel knocked on the door. "Guys! I got heaps of supplies and found another survivor!~" she chirped. Keith was the one to get the door this time since he had been standing on watch.

Hazel and Jack walked in and everyones attention turned to them. "I'm going to ration out the food and water I found now. It's your choice when you eat or drank it or what you do with it." Hazel gave half a bottle of water and some canned meat to Ellis. Two packets of skittles to both Coach and Rochelle. She gave Nick and Keith some canned vegetables and Nick also got some water. Hazel gave B a jar of Strawberry Jam. She gave Cameron a pack of instant noodles and gave Jack a packet of nuts and saved a half-eaten packet of peanuts for herself.

Everyone after receiving their food and agreeing with Hazel's decision focused their attention on Jack. "Who's the new guy?" Keith asked, securing the door as he spoke. Jack waved at everyone in the room minus Hazel. "The names Jack. I saved your buddy Hazel here from a Smoker. Damn thing almost got her fucking killed." He said with a grin. Ellis grinned back at him. "Mah names Ellis the guy in the fancy white suit is Nick. The lady in the pink shirt is Rochelle and the big guy next to her is Coach. The one looking over my wound right now is B. The one by the door is Keith and the purple hoodie kid is Cameron." Ellis said pointing at the people's names as he said them.

Jack nodded and Nick scowled. "We can introduce ourselves Ellis ya know?" He muttered. "Now that ain't no way ta act Nick. I was just bein' friendly and all that shit." Ellis said still grinning. Nick rolled his eyes as Hazel sat down next to Cameron and patted the free spot next to her. "It's getting pretty cramped in here, but I can make room for ya." She said with a grin as she moved over, squishing Cameron between her and Coach to make room for Jack. Cameron squirmed. "What about room for me?" He yapped as he squirmed around in between them. Hazel rolled her eyes and moved back over to the other side a little making slightly more room for Cameron. Jack sat down in the spot he was offered. Everyone sat in silence as B bandaged Ellis' wound again. "So, I'm guessing Ellis is the one who got injured ay?" Jack asked Hazel. Hazel looked at Jack. "Didn't think that it was obvious." She answered her voice dripping with sarcasm. Jack poked her. "No need to be rude.." He muttered. Hazel sent a death glare towards Jack. "Don't poke me." This made Jack just poke her more. Hazel stared at Jack, obviously annoyed and if it wasn't annoying enough for her, Cameron saw Jack poking and decided to join in.