CHAPTER 5
The cacophony of terrified screams and bursts of determined grunts filled the air outside Newton's Olympic Outfitters as the small group of teens fought against the grotesque beasts surrounding them. The sharp, ragged edges of the stool legs were jammed into the cloudy eyes of the zombies, the blunt bottom of the extinguishers were bashed into their heads over and over again until there was only a bloody and boney mess left behind. Surrounding Mike as he struggled with the door, more and more zombies started pouring out of every street – some even falling from roof tops and balconies - to get at their next meal.
Finally finding the right key and jamming in the lock, the door unexpectedly burst open. Weapon-bound strangers ran into the fray too help the group of kids. Multiple gunshots rang out, blood sprayed in the air as reanimated corpse body parts were cut off with machetes, and the dull thud of flesh meeting flesh could be heard as the numbers of the undead dwindled greatly with the extra help.
As the last of beasts were killed, the newcomers turned to face the teens. As both groups assessed each other, Bella's eyes fell on one of guys from the other group. Dirty, black combat boots led to tucked in black jeans. A belt buckle with the words, "I'm not Santa (But you can still sit on my lap)," written in red on a green background cause her to quirk a small smile before her eyes traveled up to a tight – really tight – grey, ribbed tank that showcased his muscles and plethora of tattoos. Dark stubble matched the color of his hair, pale pink lips that were in a little half smile startled Bella. A dark thick, dark eyebrow was lifted up as he caught her checking him out.
Blushing, she turned from him to find Alice. When found, they both went into the store and waited for the others to come back in. Finding a corner with the doorway still visible, they settled themselves down before turning to each other. At the same time, they blurted out, "Did you see that guy?"
Wide amber and pale green eyes stared at each other before both girls were overcome with the giggles. Catching their breath, Bella started, "The guy with the crazy sex and green eyes, did you see him?"
"No, I was too busy looking at the blonde with the long, curly hair. I think I met my dream-guy, Bells." She sighed dreamily with a far-off look in her eyes, probably picturing him in her mind. Chuckling at her pixie friend, Bella heard multiple footsteps coming into the store, looking up she caught her mystery man's eye as he walked past them to go into the back room.