Shipwrecked
Chapter 25
Freddie's POV
Wendy snuggled against me as we kept on talking for a few minutes. It surprised me how many things I didn't know about her. She was quite an interesting person. Maybe that was because she knew everything and she never needed to think about what her next topic was going to be, since she had loads of stories and gossips stored in her mind.
I relaxed a little, as we continued chit-chatting about some kids from school. Although I still couldn't get Sam off my mind. The only thing I wanted to do right then was to make sure if she was safe. I hoped and prayed that that tiger didn't catch her and... I couldn't even bring myself to think of what could be happening with her right now. I just needed to know she was safe. That was all I wanted.
''...and then the kid came up to me and asked me if I was his mom, so I said I wasn't. I mean, how can a kid not know where his mom was. Actually who his mom was. But I agreed to help him find his parents. Apparently, the kid had a hot older brother who really loved him, so when I gave the boy back, the hot guy kissed me. And that was my first kiss ever and it was in front o-''
''Wendy, I really appreciate you trying to cheer me up and everything, but I'm just not in a good mood. I'm really worried about Sam. I don't know if she's okay, and I can't stop thinking about her. It's like, every time I blink, a picture of her pops up in my mind.. I'm just reaaally freaked out and-''
''And you're in love with her,'' she said indifferently. I looked at her with a confused look on my face and raised my eyebrows. Did she really know everything? I kept staring at her like an idiot for a few more seconds, wondering how she figured it out.
''You know I know everything, Freddie. You can't hide anything from me. No one can.'' she looked really confident about herself. Well, she should be. I sighed in defeat, knowing that what she was saying was true. I can't hide anything from her.
''Well... Maybe I do like her a little bit. But just a little...'' I confessed uneasily.
''Well, don't.'' she stated. I looked up to her and saw a strong and secure face. But I though I saw a glimpse of jealousy just a moment before.
''Why not?'' I asked, clearly confused.
''Because she doesn't like you back. She's the same as Carly. You gotta let it go, or she's gonna use you if she finds out.'' I frowned at her. She had just insulted my two best friends in the whole wide world.
''Look Freddie, I'm not trying to be mean or anything. I just don't want to see you get hurt is all..'' she apologized and put on a puppy dog face which I could not resist.
''It's okay. But how do you know Sam doesn't like me back?'' I mentally slapped myself for asking that question. Even the dumbest person in the world would know that Sam hates me.
''Because. She told me she likes Reuben.'' At the moment those words escaped her lips, my heart sunk. I could see a hint of guilt in her eyes, but my heart was pumping way too loudly for me to focus on anything else. I couldn't believe it. How... How could that happen..?
''R-really..?'' she nodded her head in response.
''Yes, Freddie. Really. He likes her and now she likes him back. That is, if both of them are still alive...'' Wendy trailed off.
''Wha-how...'' I stuttered, not knowing how to express what I was feeling at the moment. I'd gone completely quiet and confused. Wendy held me tighter and pulled me closer, as if trying to comfort me.
''I'm sorry to have to break it to you like this, but I just want you to be prepared, you know? I don't want you to feel all hurt and depressed and disappointed if you see them together. If it's meant to be, then. Just let her go...'' But I don't even know if she's alive, how could I let her go?
''He really cares about her, Freddie. And maybe she sees something in him that you don't have.'' What she said hit me like a hard rock in the face. Why did I have to fall for Sam? Was Reuben really better than me in her eyes?
After our little conversation, we decided we'd both get some rest. Gibby was in deep sleep, I could tell by his heavy breathing and occasional snores. I pulled Wendy closer and embraced her with my arms to make her feel warmer and stop shivering. I tried to fall asleep too, but kept closing and opening my eyes like a retard. I couldn't concentrate on anything else but Sam.
That's when I had decided. I was gonna go find Sam.
After a couple of minutes, when I made sure that Wendy was snoozing, I'd quietly moved my arms away from her, trying not to wake her. I stayed on the same spot for a few moments, observing her figure, because she stopped breathing heavily. I was afraid that she'd woken up. Then a quiet snore escaped her mouth, signaling she was still dead to the world, so I sighed in relief.
Carefully, but quickly, I sneaked out of the cave and into the rain. I immediately turned colder than ever, and almost regreted going outside, but remembered the reason why I had to do this.
I turned around and decided to take the easiest path through the jungle. At that moment, I couldn't even recall the reason we left the beach in the first place. It was all blurry in my memory.
I continued making my way through the trees and bushes, when I heard a slight rustle behind me. I turned around and wiped my wet face to see what made the noise. I was eased when I didn't see a big orange cat luring after me. Although I was still distraught by what actually made the sound. My clothes were soaked and my hair was dripping, but I didn't hold anything against the uncomfortable feelings. I had a goal. And that goal was to find Sam.
I carried on. I assumed that those noises I was constantly hearing were just the sounds of rain. Even though they sounded like foot steps. Everything around me was pouring and I was drenched, but it didn't matter.
Finally, I came across something. I couldn't quite get out what it was, so I decided to get closer. My limbs were immobile, but I was washed over with curiosity. As I walked closer to my target, I started realizing what it was. A scary sight. It looked as if the ground was bleeding. A human being... Torn in pieces.
I could make out the broken bones under the body's ripped flesh. It was a boy, around my age, and he seemed somewhat familiar. The rain was slowly washing out the blood around him. His face was turned away to the other side, and a thought came over me. I decided to get closer to the poor dead person, and see if I could recognize him or maybe find something that would help me.
I neared the figure on the ground, slowly and carefully. When I was close enough I recognized his face. It was Shane!
His eyes were open widely in fear as well as his mouth. I had to keep my eyes away from his face to prevent myself from screaming. He was wearing a jacket, although a very big part of it was missing. I searched his pockets trying to find something I could defend myself with. Strangely he had a knife. I took it and put it in my own pocket. I needed to find a safe place.
A disgusting smell came over me, and I felt like I was about to vomit, so I got up and moved a few feet away from Shane's body. A loud gasp reached my ears as I turned around and saw a small soaked person standing next to me.
It was Wendy. Her green eyes were wide and her mouth gaped open, as she stared at what used to be Shane. She took a deep breath as if she was preparing to scream, but I ran over to her and closed her mouth with my hands. I did it because I knew that the creature that killed Shane (I was pretty sure it had been a tiger) was still somewhere near us and it would be very stupid if we let it know that we were here, too. Wendy was probably the source of those noises I heard, but it didn't matter anymore.
I put a finger over my mouth signalizing that we should be quiet. I pulled her into me hugging her and holding her limp body, trying to secure her. I looked around and saw a small dark cave (I assumed it had been Shane's). Avoiding the dead body on the ground, I carefully led Wendy towards it, covering her eyes, so she wouldn't see the creepy sight again.
We were almost there. Although we didn't know that we were in for a big surprise.
So, howd'ya like it? I hope it was good. I need a favor! Could you guys please go check out the new story I put up? It's a Sam/Griffin one-shot, called ''It's okay''. It IS a little depressing, but nothing too tough. So, yeah, if you could review it, it'd mean a lot to me!
-Alex
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